Driving Directions to State College, Pennsylvania

Driving from New York City and the East: Take I-80 W in PA to Exit 161 (Bellefonte). Follow PA 26 S to US 220 S, and take Exit 74 for Innovation Park/Penn State University.

From Philadelphia: Take the PA Turnpike/I-76 W to Exit 247 (Harrisburg East), and follow signs for the next 15 miles to Route 322 W. Take 322 W past Lewistown toward State College (staying on 322W at Boalsburg), and take the Penn State University/Innovation Park Exit.

From Harrisburg: Take 322 W past Lewistown toward State College (staying on 322W at Boalsburg), and take the Penn State University/Innovation Park Exit.

From Pittsburgh: Take Route 22 E to Duncansville. Merge onto Route 220/I-99 N toward Altoona and go north for 24 miles. Turn right onto US 220 toward State College for 11 miles; merge onto Route 322 E to State College.

From the West: Take I-80 E in PA to Exit 161 (Bellefonte). Follow PA 26 S to US 220 S, and take Exit 74 for Innovation Park/Penn State University.

From Washington, DC: Take Route 270 N toward Frederick and then I-70 west and north to the PA Turnpike W. At Bedford take US 220/I-99 N toward Altoona and go north for 24 miles. Turn right onto US 220 toward State College for 11 miles; merge onto Route 322 E to State College.

Air Travel

The closest airport (less than 10 miles from campus) is the University Park Airport (code: SCE). Daily connections include:

Delta Connection: 4 daily flights to/from Cincinnati, Ohio
Northwest Airlink: 2 daily flights to/from Detroit, Michigan
United Express: 4 daily flights to/from Washington D.C. Dulles Airport
U.S. Airways Express: 7 daily flights to/from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and 1 daily flight to/from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Ground Transportation

Car rentals:
Alamo, Avis, Hertz, and National Car Rental kiosks are available on-site at the University Park Airport.

Taxis and Shuttles:
From the airport taxis/shuttles charge about $10-12 to the city center.

AA Transit - 814.231.8294
Handy Delivery Taxi - 814.353.6001
Nittany Express Airport Shuttle - 814.867.4646 or 814.880.6234
Diamond Limousine - 814.364.1960
Tim Fischer's Limousine Service - 814.234.3335
VIP Limo (Fullington) - 800.435.6556

Some local hotels also provide complimentary shuttle service to and from the University Park Airport.

Buses:
The Centre Area Transit Authority (CATA) runs the local bus system. There is no bus service to the University Park Airport, however, they otherwise have an extensive schedule. They also run the free "LOOP" and "LINK" shuttles serving Penn State University.

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Local Attractions

Late spring in Central Pennsylvania provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation, including: golf, canoeing, camping, backpacking, and fishing. Links to outdoor recreation ideas.

Penn State University and the town of State College also offer a great many art and cultural activites. Links to Arts and Entertainment opportunities.

Links to other local attractions.

Other U.S. Destinations

Particularly for our international participants, Central Pennsylvania provides an excellent starting point for visits to the major northeastern cities in the United States.

Driving Distance from Major Cities	Automobile Miles	Approximate Driving Time
Baltimore, Maryland	155	3 hours
Boston, Massachusetts	433	6 1/2 hours
New York, New York	250	4 hours
Chicago, Illinois	556	12 hours
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	190	3 1/2 hours
Cleveland, Ohio	230	4 hours
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	140	3 hours
Washington, D.C.	190	3 1/2 hours
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania	88	2 hours

By Bus
Trailways and Greyhound Lines connections are available to and from State College. For reservations and information, call Fullington Trailways at +1 800.322.5591 (or +1 814.238.1100) or Greyhound at +1 814.238.7971.

By Plane

To Major Cities	Travel Time	Airlines	Minimum Number of Flight Legs
Atlanta, Georgia	4 to 6 hours	Delta, Northwest, United, US Air	2
Baltimore, Maryland	3 to 6 hour	Delta, Northwest, U.S. Air	2
Boston, Massachusetts	3 to 7 hours	Delta, Northwest, United, US Air	2
Chicago, Illinois	3.5 to 7.5 hours	Delta, Northwest, United, US Air	2
Cleveland, Ohio	3.5 to 6 hours	Delta, Northwest, United, US Air	2
Dallas, Texas	4.5 to 7.5 hours	Delta, Northwest, United, US Air	2
Denver, Colorado	5.5 to 7 hours	Delta, United, US Air	2
Los Angeles, California	7 to 8.5 hours	Delta, Northwest, United, US Air	2
Miami, Florida	4.5 to 7 hours	Delta, United, US Air	2
New York, New York	3 to 7 hours	Delta, Northwest, United, US Air	2
Orlando, Florida	4 to 7.5 hours	Delta, Northwest, United, US Air	2
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	1 hour	U.S. Airways	1
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	1 hour	U.S. Airways	1
Seattle, Washington	7 to 10 hours	Delta, United, US Air	2
Washington, D.C.	1 hour	United	1

 

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Please direct questions to:

Rachel Altemus
Penn State University, 116 Hosler Building, University Park, PA 16802
Phone: +1 (814) 865-3439; Fax: +1 (814) 863-5709; Email: rla7@psu.edu