There are 6 ways to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Penn State University by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, subway, plane, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 4m$64–127Drive 162.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Penn State Universitycar 162.8 mi
3h 38m$30–43Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 7m$41–75Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Penn State University162.8 mi
3h 38mSubway, fly, taxi
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane IAD - JST
- Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi
5h 18m$124–393Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain Crescent / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 45m$103–823
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Penn State University is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Penn State University is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb LOWER LEVEL and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from BWI Thurgood Marshall and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Penn State University is 220 miles. The road distance is 163.7 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Penn State University without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 4m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Penn State University, including transfers.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from BWI Thurgood Marshall station.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Penn State University is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $850 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb LOWER LEVEL to Penn State University via HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Off-Site Parking Pick-Up to Penn State University via BWI Amtrak Station, BWI Thurgood Marshall, 30th Street Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Penn State University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Penn State University is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Penn State University.
There are 30+ hotels available in Penn State University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Penn State University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












