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Travel and Venue

Travel by Air

The closest airport is University Park Airport (SCE), located about 5 miles from downtown State College and Penn State Universit 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 garage is available throughout downtown and on campus.


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

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

View the shuttle map »

View the full, interactive University Park map »

Download/print the University Park map »


Other Hotels in the Area

The Nittany Lion Inn
200 W Park Ave., State College, PA 16803
 
Hyatt Place State College
219 W Beaver Ave., State College, PA 16801
 
Graduate by Hilton State College
125 S. Atherton St., State College, PA 16801
 
Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
205 East Beaver Ave., State College, PA 16801
 
Courtyard by Marriott State College
1730 University Dr., State College, PA 16801
 
Residence Inn by Marriott State College
1555 University Dr., State College, PA 16801
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