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Travel and Venue

Conference Venue and Host Hotel

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, located near Penn State’s campus in State College, offers over 300 comfortable guest rooms and extensive meeting facilities. With on-site dining, a fitness center, and complimentary shuttle service, it provides convenience and hospitality for conferences, events, and visitors to the University.

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
215 Innovation Blvd., State College, PA 16803
Phone: 814-863-5000, extension 2

Booking code: MSEC26A or booking link

Shuttles are available from the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center to Penn State University Park campus and nearby hotels.

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The Nittany Lion Inn
200 W Park Ave., State College, PA 16803
Phone: 814-865-8500, extension 2

Booking code: MSNA26A or booking link

Travel by Air

The closest airport is University Park Airport (SCE), located about 5 miles from downtown State College and Penn State University Park.

Major airlines like American and United provide service with connections through major hubs (Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington D.C.).

Taxis, rideshare services (Uber/Lyft), and rental cars are available at the airport.

Travel by Car

From Philadelphia: Take I-76 West (Pennsylvania Turnpike), then I-283 North to I-322 West.

From Pittsburgh: Take I-376 East to US-22 East, then I-99 North to US-322 East.

From New York City: Take I-80 West, then US-220 South to US-322 West.

Parking garages are available throughout downtown and on campus.

Ground Transportation

Several intercity bus services connect major airport cities (New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh) with State College, PA (Penn State University). These services typically stop at the State College Bus Terminal (152 N. Atherton St.) or nearby locations within a short taxi/rideshare trip to campus and hotels.

Greyhound / FlixBus

Greyhound and FlixBus operate intercity bus routes connecting State College with major transportation hubs. These routes provide convenient transfers from nearby international airports.

Common connections

  • New York City (JFK / Newark airports) → State College (~4.5–6 hours)
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) → State College (~4–4.5 hours)
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) → State College (~3–4 hours)

Stops in State College

  • State College Bus Terminal – 152 N. Atherton St.
  • State College Regional Airport stop (select routes)

Booking

Fullington Trailways

Fullington Trailways is the primary regional bus operator serving State College and operates daily routes across Pennsylvania and to major cities.

Typical routes

  • New York City ↔ State College
  • Philadelphia ↔ State College
  • Pittsburgh ↔ State College
  • Harrisburg ↔ State College

These routes connect with national bus networks, providing additional transfer options.

Websites

Megabus

Megabus provides direct intercity routes to State College from major cities.

Typical routes

  • New York City ↔ State College (~4–5 hours)
  • Philadelphia ↔ State College (~3.5–4 hours)

State College stop

  • North Atherton Place (Walmart Plaza area)

Booking