There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Ohio State University by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via N High St & E 6Th Ave
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
7h 49m$94–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
8h 52m$47–76Drive 279.7 mi
- Drive from Altoona to Ohio State Universitycar 279.7 mi
5h 16m$51–74Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane SCE - CMH
8h 14m$92–498Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
8h 1m$92–144
Altoona to Ohio State University by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Ohio State University is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Ohio State University is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Ohio State University. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and S 4Th St & E Town St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Altoona and Ohio State University is 302 miles. The road distance is 281.3 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Ohio State University without a car is to train and bus via N High St & E 6Th Ave which takes 7h 49m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Altoona to Ohio State University, including transfers.
Altoona to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Ohio State University is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Altoona to Ohio State University.
There are 578+ hotels available in Ohio State University.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Ohio State University via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Columbus, S 4Th St & E Town St, and Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave in around 8h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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