There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Penn State University (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 18m$80–158Drive 209.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Penn State University (Station)car 209.3 mi
4h 1m$39–56Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 35m$41–73Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly, line 117 bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
- Take the bus from Chester Transit Center to Penn State Universitybus
6h$64–392Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDT - PHL
7h 46m$144–844
Altoona to Penn State University (Station) by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Penn State University (Station) is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Penn State University (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Penn State University (Station). However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Penn State University via Market St & 11th St and 69th St Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Penn State University (Station). However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at 69th St Transit Center via Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Altoona and Penn State University (Station) is 251 miles. The road distance is 210.6 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Penn State University (Station) without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Altoona to Penn State University (Station), including transfers.
Altoona to Penn State University (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Penn State University (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Penn State University (Station) is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Penn State University (Station), PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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 Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from Chester Transit Center to Penn State University
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Penn State University (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Altoona to Penn State University (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Penn State University (Station) is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Altoona to Penn State University (Station).
There are 1123+ hotels available in Penn State University (Station).