There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Penn State University by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane ATL - MDT
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 40m$152–526Drive 687.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlanta to Penn State Universitycar 687.6 mi
13h 8m$126–182Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
19h 55m$155–248Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Crescent
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
22h 48m$551–859Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane ATL - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 3m$152–594Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane ATL - AOO
6h 14m$232–768Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
21h 15m$154–247
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Penn State University is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Penn State University is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $230 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 48m.
The distance between Atlanta and Penn State University is 777 miles. The road distance is 691.7 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Penn State University without a car is to bus which takes 19h 55m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Atlanta to Penn State University, including transfers.
Atlanta to Penn State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Penn State University is to bus which takes 19h 55m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $900 and takes 22h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $230 - $800 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Penn State University via Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 19h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Peachtree Station to Penn State University via 30th Street Station and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 22h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Peachtree Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Atlanta to Penn State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Atlanta to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Penn State University is 692 miles. It takes approximately 13h 8m to drive from Atlanta to Penn State University.
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