Getting to State College
For full details, see Penn State’s official travel page.
By Air
Uber, Lyft, and car rentals are available from the airport; however, if you are staying in downtown State College you generally will not need a car as most venues, hotels, and restaurants are within walking distance.
State College Regional Airport (SCE) is located approximately 5 miles from campus (about 10 minutes by taxi or rideshare) with non-stop flights to and from major hubs including Philadelphia (PHL), Chicago O’Hare (ORD), and Washington Dulles (IAD).
Alternative airports:
- Harrisburg (MDT) – approximately 1.5 hours by car
- Latrobe (LBE) – approximately 2 hours by car
- Pittsburgh (PIT) – approximately 3 hours by car
- Baltimore (BWI) – approximately 3 hours by car
- Philadelphia (PHL) – approximately 3.5 hours by car
- Washington DC (DCA/IAD) – approximately 4 hours by car
Rental cars are available at all airports.
By Car
State College is located in central Pennsylvania at the intersection of US Routes 322 and 26.
- From I-80: Take exit 161 (Bellefonte/State College) and follow US-220 South / I-99 South to State College
- From I-76 (PA Turnpike): Exit at Bedford or Harrisburg and follow US-220 North or US-322 West respectively
- From I-99/US-220: Follow signs to State College / University Park
By Bus
- Greyhound – terminal at 152 North Atherton Street, with service from Philadelphia, Harrisburg, New York, Pittsburgh, and other cities
- Fullington Trailways – service from Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, New York City, and Buffalo
By Train
Amtrak serves Lewistown station (approximately 35 minutes from campus) and Altoona station (approximately 45 minutes from campus).
Ground Transportation
- CATA Bus Service provides public transit throughout the State College area, including free campus shuttle routes
- Rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) are available
