There are 4 ways to get from 30th Street Station to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
4h 35m$84–164Drive 226.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from 30th Street Station to Penn State Universitycar 226.4 mi
4h 18m$42–60Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 32m$47–84Fly, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
5h 45m$70–420
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from 30th Street Station to Penn State University is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from 30th Street Station to Penn State University is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from 30th Street Station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from 30th St & Market St - MBNS and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from 30th Street Station station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between 30th Street Station and Penn State University is 236 miles. The road distance is 227.7 miles.
The best way to get from 30th Street Station to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from 30th Street Station to Penn State University, including transfers.
30th Street Station to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
30th Street Station to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from 30th Street Station to Penn State University is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between 30th Street Station, PA, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
30th Street Station to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.
30th Street Station to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between 30th Street Station to Penn State University is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from 30th Street Station to Penn State University.
There are 30+ hotels available in Penn State University.