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 9h.

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 13m 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 $80 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 13m and costs $70 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $250 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 9h 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 333+ 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)plane SCE - RDU
6h 13m
$70–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus
12h 10m
$81–243
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 55m
$96–308
Drive 399.4 mi
1. Drive from State College to Durhamcar 399.4 mi
9h
$73–106
Bus via Exxon Hillsborough - Durham
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Exxon Hillsborough - Durhambus
13h 21m
$77–210

State College to Durham by bus

7Weekly Buses

12h 10mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from State College to Durham.

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Distance: 368.4 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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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