What is the cheapest way to get from State College to Akron?

The cheapest way to get from State College to Akron is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from State College to Akron?

The fastest way to get from State College to Akron is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between State College and Akron?

No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Akron station. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Akron Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from State College to Akron?

The distance between State College and Akron is 270 miles. The road distance is 214.9 miles.

How do I travel from State College to Akron without a car?

The best way to get from State College to Akron without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $45 - $150.

How long does it take to get from State College to Akron?

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from State College to Akron, including transfers.

Where do I catch the State College to Akron bus from?

State College to Akron bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.

Where does the State College to Akron bus arrive?

State College to Akron bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Can I drive from State College to Akron?

Yes, the driving distance between State College to Akron is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from State College to Akron.

How do I get a bus ticket from State College to Akron?

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Where can I stay near Akron?

There are 132+ hotels available in Akron.

State College to Akron - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from State College to Akron by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0400s / ...
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Akron Bus StationGreyhound US0164
8h 10m
$48–146
Drive 213.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from State College to Akron213.6 mi
3h 42m
$39–57
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)SCE - CLE
2. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctr
7h 21m
$95–462
Bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the bus from State College to PittsburghFab600
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Akron Bus StationGreyhound US0164
9h 11m
$89–149

State College to Akron by bus

7Weekly Buses

8h 10mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 268.3 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Akron, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Akron Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 8h 10m.

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