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- 6
- Stations
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About State College
State College is a college town, hence the name. It is home to Penn State University, one of the largest universities in the United States. As expected, most of the businesses in the area are there to serve the academic clientele, particularly the professors and students living in the area (if you’re one of them, you might want to check out our recommended destinations for college students).
One of the most popular events in State College is the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, which draws over a hundred thousand visitors each year. Aside from Penn State University, the city's major attractions are The Arboretum and the Beaver Stadium.
If you're into culture, history, and the arts, you should check out the Palmer Museum of Art, Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania, and Centre County Historical Society.
While at State College, be sure to try out the waffles at The Original Waffle Shop. Other good places to dine are the Berkey Creamery, Allen Street Grill, and Federal Taphouse. Finally, for some good drinks, stop by Otto's Pub and Brewery.
Getting around State College is a breeze. The local airport, University Park Airport, is a mere 5 miles away from campus. In addition, Greyhound, Fullington Trailways, and Amtrak Thruway run regularly scheduled coach services from State College to Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, New York City, and beyond.
Station Information
The State College Bus Terminal, commonly referred to as the Greyhound station, is on the southern part of the Penn State University campus. The stop has a bit of covering for waiting passengers, but otherwise, you'll want to find most food and amenities elsewhere on campus. There is even an adorable photo stand-in for anyone wanting a cute family photo while waiting for your coach to Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, or anywhere else in Pennsylvania and beyond.
Popular coach stations in State College:
- State College (Airport - SCE)
- 152 N Atherton St.
- Bus Terminal - 152 N Atherton St
What coach companies travel to State College, PA?
Located in Pennsylvania, State College is accessible by coach from 55 other cities. You can choose from 168 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to State College on Wanderu. FlixBus US usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to State College are also available.
Coach companies serving State College
| Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 306 | 1 day, 5 hrs, 22 mins | NOK 1,428.71 |
| Greyhound | 26 | 8 hrs, 25 mins | NOK 861.81 |
| Fullington Trailways | 31 | 5 hrs, 35 mins | NOK 464.34 |
| Fullington Trailways | 40 | 5 hrs, 59 mins | NOK 508.53 |
| Amtrak Thruway | 16 | 3 hrs, 19 mins | NOK 523.64 |
| OurBus | 19 | 3 hrs, 40 mins | NOK 573.79 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound coaches are outfitted with power sockets, free WiFi, toilets, and air conditioning for your comfort.
Originally founded in 1908, Fullington Trailways is one of the oldest transport companies in the United States. Today, it's one of the leading intercity coach carriers within the Trailways network and provides cheap, reliable coach service to several metropolitan destinations, including New York City and Philadelphia. All coaches are equipped with clean toilets, and Fullington Trailways earned a 2022 Wanderu Passengers' Choice Award for their helpful crew.
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger coaches operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railways. On the coach, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard toilet facilities.
OurBus is an intercity coach company based in New York City. OurBus provides cheap coach tickets to some of the most popular cities in the United States. All OurBus coaches come equipped with a generous roster of amenities, including extra legroom, freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and complimentary bottled water. With cheap coach tickets, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by coach if you are looking for comfort at a good price.
Which coach carrier has the best service to State College?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to State College by coach with Amtrak Thruway, giving it a 4.8 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Amtrak Thruway had the most comfortable coach service to State College, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Amtrak Thruway at 4.8 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in State College punctually, travellers suggest that Fullington Trailways has the best on-time performance on its coach schedules to State College, rating it 5 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
NOK 94.25 is the cheapest price for a coach ticket to State College, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on coaches from your city to State College. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to State College was NOK 103.41.
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NOK 94.25
The most popular coach stations in State College are State College (Airport - SCE), 152 N Atherton St. and Bus Terminal - 152 N Atherton St. State College (Airport - SCE) is the busiest, with the most coach arrivals.
The closest airport to State College is University Park Airport (SCE), located 3.9 miles from the city centre of State College.
State College is the second most popular coach destination in Pennsylvania. State College ranks number 34 among coach destinations in the country. State College ranks number 4 in Pennsylvania by the number of places connected to it by coach. There are 110 direct coach schedules arriving in State College each day.
The population of State College is 42,161. It ranks number 12 by population in Pennsylvania. It ranks number 483 by population in the country.
A short coach trip to State College, under 60 miles, can cost as little as NOK 94.25. A 60 to 200 mile coach trip to State College starts at NOK 207.76. A longer trip by coach to State College can be as cheap as NOK 358.66. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as NOK 339.78.
People who take the coach to State College are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent services, the ability to book and hop on a coach last minute make taking a coach to State College easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest coach station to the city centre of State College is Bus Terminal - 152 N Atherton St, located just 0.3 miles away. Select Bus Terminal - 152 N Atherton St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of State College. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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