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How to get fromState College to Atlantaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from State College to Atlanta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SCE - ATL
    5h 35m
    $84–458

  2. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    18h 20m
    $136–213

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421D
    2. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Peachtree Stationtrain train Crescent
    21h 15m
    $402–646

  4. Drive  713.8 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Atlantacar car 713.8 mi
    13h 49m
    $118–171

  5. Bus to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College to DuBoisbus bus
    2. Fly from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DUJ - ATL
    5h 2m
    $259–801

  6. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MDT - ATL
    6h 16m
    $95–468

  7. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane PIT - ATL
    7h 30m
    $131–714

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421D
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471
    19h 5m
    $140–244

State College to Atlanta by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration18h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 630.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Atlanta Downtown via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 18h 20m.

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