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

The cheapest way to get from State College to Durham is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from State College to Durham is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $70 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between State College and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Durham. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Durham via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from State College to Durham?

The distance between State College and Durham is 371 miles. The road distance is 401.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from State College to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs $90 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from State College to Durham, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from State College to Durham?

The best way to get from State College to Durham is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $70 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $280 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the State College to Durham bus arrive?

State College to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Can I drive from State College to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between State College to Durham is 402 miles. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from State College to Durham.

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

Book your State College to Durham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 328+ hotels available in Durham.

State College to Durham - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from State College to Durham by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)SCE - RDU
6h 16m
$70–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
12h 10m
$93–275
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
14h 55m
$103–325
Drive 399.4 mi
1. Drive from State College to Durham399.4 mi
8h 57m
$73–106
Bus via Exxon Hillsborough - Durham
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
3. Take the bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Exxon Hillsborough - Durham
13h 21m
$84–217

State College to Durham by bus

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12h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 368.4 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Durham via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 12h 10m.

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