Travel

Travel


if your child is arriving via plane or bus, Penn State employees are not permitted to pick your child up at the airport or bus station per policy. Read more about local taxies and lodging options.

By Air: The State College Regional Airport (airport code: SCE) is ten minutes away! Visit the State College Regional Airport website for information on flights. Taxis are often located outside of the airport baggage claim area, curbside. Participants are responsible for arranging ground transportation between the airport and campus. Penn State employees are not permitted to transport or arrange transportation for a minor attending a youth program.

By Car: The University Park campus is located within driving distance of many major cities, including Harrisburg (1.5 hrs., 90 mi.), Pittsburgh (3 hrs., 137 mi.), Philadelphia (3.5 hrs., 194 mi.), Baltimore (3.5 hrs., 155 mi.), Washington, D.C. (4 hrs., 190 mi.), New York City (5 hrs., 250 mi.), and Toronto (6.5 hrs., 304 mi.). See Happy Valley Adventure Bureau for detailed visitor information.

By Bus: The following companies provide bus service between major cities and State College, Pennsylvania: Greyhound and Megabus.