There are 5 ways to get from Baltimore to Penn State University by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
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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
5h 26m$61–118Drive 162.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore to Penn State Universitycar 162.3 mi
3h 33m$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
5h 45m$41–73Train, subway, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- 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 21m$124–392Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 45m$106–770
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Penn State University is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Penn State University is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Baltimore and Penn State University is 212 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Penn State University without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 26m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Baltimore to Penn State University, including transfers.
Baltimore to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Penn State University is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $800 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Penn State University via Harrisburg Bus Station and Altoona Bus Station in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Penn State University via 30th Street Station and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 6h 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
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- 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
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- 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 Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
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
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Baltimore to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Penn State University is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Baltimore to Penn State University.
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