- Must visit
The Andy Warhol Museum
The largest museum in North America dedicated to a single artist, covering Andy Warhol’s life, films, prints, and archives. A major contemporary art stop on the North Shore.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from State College, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from State College, PA to Pittsburgh, PA will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 10 buses that leave State College, PA for Pittsburgh, PA on Mon, Jun 01, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 184 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 4 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FAB 202
FAB 600
FAB 202
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FAB 815 · FAB 202Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from State College, PA to Pittsburgh, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from State College, PA to Pittsburgh, PA:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from State College, PA to Pittsburgh, PA costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Pittsburgh, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
You'll arrive about -2h -43m sooner (4h 15m by bus vs 2h 32m by car) and save roughly $-8.38 (€-6.75) compared to fuel and tolls ($37 (€29) vs $28 (€23)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, Megabus, Fullington Trailways.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Fullington Trailways | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Fullington Trailways | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Fullington Trailways | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Fullington Trailways | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Fullington Trailways | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Fullington Trailways | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for State College, PA to Pittsburgh, PA buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FAB 600 | 6:00 AM State College, N Atherton St (Greyhound Bus Station), PA | 5h00 | 11:00 AM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FAB 600 | 6:00 AM State College, N Atherton St (Greyhound Bus Station), PA | 5h40 | 11:40 AM Moon Twp, Pittsburgh Airport PIT | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:25 PM State College, N Atherton St (Greyhound Bus Station), PA | 4h45 | 6:10 PM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM State College, Fox Hill Rd (Regional Airport), PA | 3h00 | 7:25 PM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FAB 815 · FAB 202 | 4:55 PM State College, Fox Hill Rd (Regional Airport), PA | 4h55 | 9:50 PM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM State College, Fox Hill Rd (Regional Airport), PA | 2h35 | 9:30 PM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FAB 202 | 7:20 PM State College, N Atherton St (Greyhound Bus Station), PA | 2h30 | 9:50 PM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 PM State College, N Atherton St (Greyhound Bus Station), PA | 2h45 | 10:20 PM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
FAB 600 | 5:30 AM State College, Fox Hill Rd (Regional Airport), PA | 5h30 | 11:00 AM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FAB 600 | 5:30 AM State College, Fox Hill Rd (Regional Airport), PA | 6h10 | 11:40 AM Moon Twp, Pittsburgh Airport PIT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from State College, PA to Pittsburgh, PA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 19:35. The fastest bus covers the 114 miles (184 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 114 miles (184 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 7:35 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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The largest museum in North America dedicated to a single artist, covering Andy Warhol’s life, films, prints, and archives. A major contemporary art stop on the North Shore.
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A respected art museum with strong collections in contemporary art, architecture, decorative arts, and photography. It shares a complex with the natural history museum.
The classic panorama point for Pittsburgh’s skyline, rivers, and bridges. It is among the city’s most photographed spots and especially striking at sunset.
A major downtown park at the confluence of three rivers, ideal for walking, skyline views, and access to historic interpretation at the city’s birthplace.
One of Pittsburgh’s liveliest neighborhoods, known for markets, street energy, local businesses, and a strong mix of old industrial character and new popularity.
A Pittsburgh classic stacked with grilled meat, coleslaw, tomatoes, and French fries inside Italian bread, famous as a hearty working-class meal.
A local steakhouse-style salad topped with French fries, often with grilled chicken or steak, reflecting the city's love of putting fries on everything.
Eastern European dumplings, usually filled with potato and cheese or sauerkraut, reflecting Pittsburgh's strong Polish and Central European heritage.
A well-loved casual venue specializing in handmade pierogies and other Eastern European comfort foods tied to the region's immigrant heritage.
An upscale Mount Washington restaurant with skyline views, known for polished seafood dishes and a fine-dining atmosphere.
An established local favorite for breakfast, especially famous for thin, crepe-style hotcakes in a classic diner setting.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Meals and transport are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining vary by season and area.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5. Little or no tip is expected for counter service.
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