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Next departures to State College

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: State College
    Departure location: N. Atherton Street Bus Terminal
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $38
Bus State College to Lancaster: Trip Overview

Bus State College to Lancaster: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$41
Average bus trip duration2h 54m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure2:10 PM
Distance97 miles (155 km)

State College to Lancaster Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip State College - Lancaster

The bus is the best choice to get to Lancaster without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

Traveling from State College to Lancaster takes around 2h 54m on average, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 2h 52m. This is the time it takes to travel the 97 miles (156 km) that separate the two cities.

About 97 miles (156 km) separate State College and Lancaster.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. $41 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Lancaster from State College.

The average price of a one-way ticket from State College to Lancaster is $41. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $41 and $41, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from State College to Lancaster! The round-trip travel time is around 5h 44m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Lancaster before making your way back to State College.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between State College and Lancaster!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from State College to Lancaster, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from State College to Lancaster.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from State College to Lancaster while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus from Lancaster to State College

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