How far is Pittsburgh from State College?

About 115 miles (185 km) separate Pittsburgh and State College.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pittsburgh to State College?

Most of the buses traveling from Pittsburgh to State College leave from Intermodal Station and arrive at State College Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Pittsburgh to State College from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pittsburgh to State College on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	2h 45m	12:20pm	State College Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:50pm	Pittsburgh (Airport - PIT)	5h 20m	8:10pm	State College Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Pittsburgh (Airport - PIT)	5h 30m	8:20pm	State College (SCE - Airport)	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to State College on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	4h 30m	1:40pm	State College Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	2h 50m	10:20am	State College Arpt (E)	Fastest

Next departures for Pittsburgh to State College on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	4h 30m	1:40pm	State College Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	2h 50m	10:20am	State College Arpt (E)	Fastest

Next departures for Pittsburgh to State College on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	4h 30m	1:40pm	State College Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	2h 45m	12:20pm	State College Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	2h 50m	10:20am	State College Arpt (E)	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Pittsburgh (Airport - PIT)	5h 20m	8:10pm	State College Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Pittsburgh (Airport - PIT)	5h 30m	8:20pm	State College (SCE - Airport)	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to State College on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	2h 50m	10:20am	State College Arpt (E)	Cheapest
Bus	9:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	2h 45m	12:20pm	State College Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	4h 30m	1:40pm	State College Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Pittsburgh (Airport - PIT)	5h 20m	8:10pm	State College Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Pittsburgh (Airport - PIT)	5h 30m	8:20pm	State College (SCE - Airport)	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to State College on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	2h 45m	12:20pm	State College Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:10am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	4h 30m	1:40pm	State College Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	2h 50m	10:20am	State College Arpt (E)	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Pittsburgh (Airport - PIT)	5h 20m	8:10pm	State College Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to State College on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	2h 50m	10:20am	State College Arpt (E)	Cheapest
Bus	9:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	2h 45m	12:20pm	State College Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	4h 30m	1:40pm	State College Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Pittsburgh (Airport - PIT)	5h 20m	8:10pm	State College Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Pittsburgh (Airport - PIT)	5h 30m	8:20pm	State College (SCE - Airport)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:42 PM EST.

Get from Pittsburgh to State College

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

116 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Fullington

FlixBus

3.5/511,346 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Pittsburgh State College recent customer reviews

Bus left the station 25 minutes late, but we made up most of the time on the road. Seats were comfortable, I liked that the driver encouraged people to be quiet. Good experience

Nicole H.

August 22, 2016

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Pittsburgh and State College, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Amtrak

4/55,590 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Pittsburgh and State College?

Stops in Pittsburgh

A - Intermodal Station

B - Sennott Square

Stops in State College

A - State College Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Pittsburgh to State College by bus

How far is Pittsburgh from State College?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pittsburgh to State College?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/15

$36

11/16

$37

Today

$35

11/18

$31

11/19

$31

11/20

$31

11/21

$34

11/22

$37

The cheapest trip from Pittsburgh to State College was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pittsburgh to State College, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $31 to $71 for a bus ticket from Pittsburgh to State College based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually FlixBus, Fullington will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.