There are 6 ways to get from Research Triangle to Pennsylvania State University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)RDU - SCE
4h 59m$70–350Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
13h 48m$82–334Train, bus via Philadelphia
- Take the train from Cary to 30th Street Station
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
15h 36m$188–839Drive 407.5 mi
- Drive from Research Triangle to Pennsylvania State University407.5 mi
9h 20m$75–108Train, bus
- Take the train from Cary to Pittsburgh Amtrak StationFloridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus StationGreyhound US0400s / ...
23h 38m$129–1,064Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Cary to Pittsburgh Amtrak StationFloridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh to State CollegeFab605
24h 43m$167–1,049
Research Triangle to Pennsylvania State University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Pennsylvania State University is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Pennsylvania State University is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $70 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Pennsylvania State University station. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at State College Bus Station via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.
The distance between Research Triangle and Pennsylvania State University is 357 miles. The road distance is 409.8 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Pennsylvania State University without a car is to bus which takes 13h 48m and costs $80 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Research Triangle to Pennsylvania State University, including transfers.
Research Triangle to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Pennsylvania State University is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $70 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $340 and takes 13h 48m.
Research Triangle to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Pennsylvania State University is 410 miles. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Research Triangle to Pennsylvania State University.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Pennsylvania State University via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and State College Bus Station in around 13h 48m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Reagan Washington, Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $38–43
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
Bus from Pittsburgh to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
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