Cheap coach tickets from New York to State College

There are several coach options that can take you from New York to State College:

• FlixBus US: 8 daily coaches from US$38
• Fullington Trailways: 3 daily coaches from US$50
• Fullington Trailways: 3 daily coaches from US$50
• Greyhound: 11 daily coaches from US$39
• OurBus: 1 daily coach from US$80

What coach companies travel from New York to State College?

There are 5 coach lines from New York to State College available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 11 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most coaches running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

• FlixBus US

  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. On average, FlixBus US operates 8 trips per day from New York to State College, and the average ticket for this route costs only US$102.06.

  
• Fullington Trailways

  Book Fullington Trailways from New York to State College from US$50. There are 3 trips per day offered by Fullington Trailways from New York to State College and you can expect on average to pay US$71.03 for a Fullington Trailways ticket to State College. In New York, Fullington Trailways departs to State College from Port Authority - 301 W 41st St. In State College, Fullington Trailways arrives at Bus Terminal - 152 N Atherton St and one other station.

  An average trip on Fullington Trailways from New York to State College takes 6 hours and 25 minutes, while the fastest available Fullington Trailways trip will get you to State College in 4 hours and 15 minutes.

  At weekends, Fullington Trailways offers 3 trips per day. A single ticket costs US$50 for a weekend trip to State College.

• Fullington Trailways

  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.

• Greyhound

  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 performs about 11 coach trips from New York to State College every day, with the average journey taking around 7 hours and 38 minutes to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to State College usually start from US$38.97.

  
• OurBus

  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 starting from US$80, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by coach from New York to State College if you are looking for comfort at a good price.

City Information

New York

New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travellers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Liberty Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.

NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.

With three major coach and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.

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.

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