There are 6 ways to get from Albany to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
9h 56m$153–324Drive 329.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany to Penn State Universitycar 329.8 mi
7h 12m$61–87Bus
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
11h 35m$85–203Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane ALB - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
8h 47m$96–510Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
10h 25m$135–274Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ALB - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 34m$170–778
Albany County Airport (ALB) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Penn State University is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Penn State University is to drive which takes 7h 12m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Albany and Penn State University is 469 miles. The road distance is 331.7 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs $150 - $330.
It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Albany to Penn State University, including transfers.
Albany to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Albany to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany to Penn State University is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs $150 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 11h 35m.
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Penn State University via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Penn State University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Albany County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Albany County Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Albany to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Albany to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Penn State University is 332 miles. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Albany to Penn State University.
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