There are 7 ways to get from Bergen County to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 44m$87–773Drive 269.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bergen County to Penn State Universitycar 269.8 mi
4h 54m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from G.S. Pkwy Exit 165 At Northeast Park/Ride Lot to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
8h 41m$61–109Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane EWR - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 43m$560–1,114Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 55m$88–205Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Ridgewood Ave At Farview Ave# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 168
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
9h 39m$66–124Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from G.S. Pkwy Exit 165 At Northeast Park/Ride Lot to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane LGA - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 59m$126–646
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bergen County to Penn State University is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Bergen County to Penn State University is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Bergen County to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from G.S. Pkwy Exit 165 At Northeast Park/Ride Lot and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Bergen County to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Oradell and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Secaucus Upper Level, Newark Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Bergen County and Penn State University is 337 miles. The road distance is 271.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bergen County to Penn State University without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 44m and costs $85 - $800.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Bergen County to Penn State University, including transfers.
Bergen County to Penn State University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from G.S. Pkwy Exit 165 At Northeast Park/Ride Lot station.
Bergen County to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Bergen County to Penn State University is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 44m and costs $85 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Bergen County, NJ, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Oradell to Penn State University via Secaucus Upper Level, Newark Penn Station, 30th Street Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from G.S. Pkwy Exit 165 At Northeast Park/Ride Lot to Penn State University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, State College Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 8h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from G.S. Pkwy Exit 165 At Northeast Park/Ride Lot to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $5–18
Bus from Ridgewood Ave At Farview Ave# to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
Bus from G.S. Pkwy Exit 165 At Northeast Park/Ride Lot to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $5–18
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Booking & Getting There
Bergen County to Penn State University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Bergen County to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bergen County to Penn State University is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Bergen County to Penn State University.
There are 28+ hotels available in Penn State University.





