Penn State University Break Bus

We’re pleased to offer student only buses to and from Penn State University (University Park Campus) for Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break and Spring Break.

With convenient pickup and drop-offs, live bus tracking, and a company who actually owns and operates buses, when you travel with us, you’re getting the best service available.

Thanksgiving Break Dates & Times:

Buses home will depart from PSU on Friday, Nov 22nd between 3pm and 5pm.

Buses to school will arrive back to PSU on Sunday, Dec 1st between 4pm and 4:45pm. 

** To see the specific time and price for your location, select your “From”, “To”, and “Depart”, “Return” dates and click “Book Now” **

Winter Break Dates & Times:

Buses home will depart from PSU on Friday, Dec 20th between 3:30pm and 4:45pm.

Buses to school will arrive back to PSU on Sunday, Jan 12th at approximately 4:30pm. 

** To see the specific time and price for your location, select your “From”, “To”, and “Depart”, “Return” dates and click “Book Now” **

Spring Break Dates & Times:

Buses home will depart from PSU on Friday, March 7th between 3:30pm and 5:00pm.

Buses to school will arrive back to PSU on Sunday, March 16th at approximately 4:30pm. 

** To see the specific time and price for your location, select your “From”, “To”, and “Depart”, “Return” dates and click “Book Now” **

Convenient Locations at Penn State:

Downtown State College – Beaver Ave | See Map
East Residence Halls – at Nittany Lion Softball Field (across from Snyder Hall) | See Map

When making your booking, you do not need to specify which on-campus pickup you would like to use. As long as you are booked, your spot is confirmed and will not be given away.

Students should arrive at their desired departure location 15 minutes prior to departure time for check in and loading, as buses will plan to leave right on time.

BOOKING IS NOW OPEN FOR THANKSGIVING, WINTER & SPRING BREAKS! 

Cancellations must be made 21 or more days prior to departure date to receive a refund less a $10 processing fee. If you are canceling part of a round trip, your ticket price will be adjusted to a one-way fare. The refund back to you will be the difference, less our $10 processing fee. Cancellations 20 days or less prior to departure are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be used for credit to travel on future rides.
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Get live updates, communicate with us and fellow parents and students:

We’re pleased to offer student only buses to and from Penn State University (University Park Campus) for Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break and Spring Break.

With convenient pickup and drop-offs, live bus tracking, and a company who actually owns and operates buses, when you travel with us, you’re getting the best service available.

Thanksgiving Break Dates & Times:

Buses home will depart from PSU on Friday, Nov 22nd between 3pm and 5pm.

Buses to school will arrive back to PSU on Sunday, Dec 1st between 4pm and 4:45pm.

** To see the specific time and price for your location, select your “From”, “To”, and “Depart”, “Return” dates and click “Book Now” **

Winter Break Dates & Times:

Buses home will depart from PSU on Friday, Dec 20th between 3:30pm and 4:45pm.

Buses to school will arrive back to PSU on Sunday, Jan 12th at approximately 4:30pm. 

** To see the specific time and price for your location, select your “From”, “To”, and “Depart”, “Return” dates and click “Book Now” **

Spring Break Dates & Times:

Buses home will depart from PSU on Friday, March 7th between 3:30pm and 5:00pm.

Buses to school will arrive back to PSU on Sunday, March 16th at approximately 4:30pm. 

** To see the specific time and price for your location, select your “From”, “To”, and “Depart”, “Return” dates and click “Book Now” **

BOOKING IS NOW OPEN FOR THANKSGIVING, WINTER & SPRING BREAKS! 

Cancellations must be made 21 or more days prior to departure date to receive a refund less a $10 processing fee. If you are canceling part of a round trip, your ticket price will be adjusted to a one-way fare. The refund back to you will be the difference, less our $10 processing fee. Cancellations 20 days or less prior to departure are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be used for credit to travel on future rides.
Looking for availability from other locations?

View Our Availability Calendar »

Convenient Locations at Penn State:

Downtown State College – Beaver Ave | See Map
East Residence Halls – at Nittany Lion Softball Field (across from Snyder Hall) | See Map

When making your booking, you do not need to specify which on-campus pickup you would like to use. As long as you are booked, your spot is confirmed and will not be given away.

Students should arrive at their desired departure location 15 minutes prior to departure time for check in and loading, as buses will plan to leave right on time.

Get live updates, communicate with us and fellow parents and students:

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Our Penn State University Bus Routes and Stops

Why Choose College Break Bus by Starr?

Students-Only Bus

When you travel with us, you’ll be traveling on a private motorcoach for students only. Our services are not open to non-University students.

As Parents, We Get It

Having two sons in college ourselves, we understand the frustration of coordinating travel for breaks. Leave the work to us, and we’ll make the trip seamless.

Family Owned, Experience Proven

We’ve owned our own bus fleet for 75 years, so we know what it takes to provide the highest level of service. We’re also a proud member of the International Motorcoach Group and American Bus Association.

Live Tracking

Easily coordinate your pickups and ensure that your student arrived at school safely using our real-time GPS bus tracking.

We Listen

Not only are we accessible, but we listen.  Looking to see if we can add new locations? Have a quick question and want to reach out? We’re here and ready to help.

         What to expect on your bus:

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