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How to get to State College by train
Routes | 2 |
Trips per day | 4 |
train lines | 1 |
Stations | 1 |
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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 bus services from State College to Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, New York City, and beyond.
What train companies travel to State College, Pennsylvania?
Located in Pennsylvania, State College is accessible by train from 2 other cities. You can choose from 4 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to State College on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to State College are also available.
Train companies serving State College
Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 53 | 7h 17m | PLN 326.70 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
Which train carrier has the best service to State College?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to State College by train with Amtrak giving them a 4.3 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to State College taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak offers. They rate Amtrak a 4.4 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to State College punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak has the best on time performance on their train schedules to State College, rating them a 4.4 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main train station in State College is Bus Terminal - 152 N Atherton St. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around State College.
Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Pittsburgh | 5h 21m | PLN 248.09 |
Baltimore | 7h 47m | PLN 503.40 |
Middletown | 2h 42m | PLN 145.27 |
Chicago | 18h 20m | PLN 766.70 |
Boston | 17h 11m | PLN 925.37 |
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