Travel & Accommodations

Students attending PGP LION weekend are responsible for securing their own hotel accommodations and travel arrangements (and paying for them). We suggest booking hotel rooms as early as possible.

By Airplane

University Park Airport offers daily flights to and from Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Washington (Dulles). Limousine and taxi service are available for all flights. The Nittany Lion Inn provides complimentary shuttle service for their guests.

If you are flying, please be aware that University Park Airport is only 10 minutes from campus: 

University Park Airport

For reservations & information call:

• Delta Connection: 800-221-1212
• Northwest Airlink: 800-225-2525
• United Express: 800-241-6522
• US Airways Express: 800-428-4322
• University Park Airport: 814-865-5511
• Harrisburg International Airport: 717-948-3900 (about 90 miles drive)

By Bus

• Fullington Trailways:  814-238-1100
• Greyhound: 814-238-7971
• Megabus 
• CATA (local downtown service): 814-238-2528 

By Car

220 Business Building 
University Park, PA 16802

• From New York City: take the George Washington Bridge to I-80. In Pennsylvania, exit I- 80 at exit 161 (Bellefonte) and follow I-99/Route 220 South to State College. Take exit 74 for Innovation Park/Penn State University.
• From Philadelphia: take Philadelphia Schuylkill Expressway to the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Leave the Turnpike at exit 247 (Harrisburg East), and follow I-283 to I-83 and proceed north on I-83 to the I-81 interchange. Follow I-81 south to Route 322, 22 Wes.. Proceed west on Route 322 through Lewistown to State College, exit for Innovation Park/Penn State University.
• From Pittsburgh: follow Route 22 East to Duncansville, I-99/Route 220 North to Route 322 East to State College, exit for Innovation Park/Penn State University.
• From Washington D.C.: take Route 270 to Frederick then Route 70 to Breezewood - Pennsylvania Turnpike (exit 12). Go one exit west to Bedford (exit 11). Take I-99/Route 220 North to Route 322 East to State College, exit for Innovation Park/Penn State University.

Learn More: Access mobile and printable University Park maps, campus shuttle routes, and more.

Suggested Hotel Options:

For other options, as well as additional information about the local area, visit: Central Pennsylvania Convention & Visitors Bureau. You may also search hotels.com or may want to consider Airbnb.

Suggested Establishments for Game Day

Find a local bar or eatery to watch and enjoy the football game!

Downtown Area

Greater State College

Surrounding Area