There are 4 ways to get from Valley Forge to State College by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
4h 25m$82–150Drive 171 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valley Forge to State Collegecar 171 mi
3h 13m$31–44Line 124 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Plaza at King of Prussia to 30th St & Market St - MBNSbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
5h 27m$69–458Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from King of Prussia Park & Ride to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
5h 9m$35–58
Valley Forge to State College by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valley Forge to State College is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Valley Forge to State College is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Valley Forge to State College station. However, there are services departing from Valley Forge Rd & Valley Park Rd - FS and arriving at State College Bus Station via Plaza at King of Prussia and King of Prussia Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Valley Forge and State College is 177 miles. The road distance is 172 miles.
The best way to get from Valley Forge to State College without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Valley Forge to State College, including transfers.
Valley Forge to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from King of Prussia Park & Ride station.
Valley Forge to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valley Forge to State College is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Valley Forge to State College.
There are three+ hotels available in State College.
What companies run services between Valley Forge, Chester County, PA, USA and State College, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from King of Prussia Park & Ride to State College Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from King of Prussia Park & Ride to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Plaza at King of Prussia to 30th St & Market St - MBNS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
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