What is the cheapest way to get from Carnegie Mellon University to Penn State University?

The cheapest way to get from Carnegie Mellon University to Penn State University is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carnegie Mellon University to Penn State University?

The fastest way to get from Carnegie Mellon University to Penn State University is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Carnegie Mellon University and Penn State University?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnegie Mellon University to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Forbes Ave + Morewood Ave Fs and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Carnegie Mellon University and Penn State University?

No, there is no direct train from Carnegie Mellon University station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Where do I catch the Carnegie Mellon University to Penn State University bus from?

Carnegie Mellon University to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Where do I catch the Carnegie Mellon University to Penn State University train from?

Carnegie Mellon University to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Carnegie Mellon University to Penn State University?

The best way to get from Carnegie Mellon University to Penn State University is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 5h 6m.

Where can I stay near Penn State University?

There are 28+ hotels available in Penn State University.

Carnegie Mellon University to Penn State University

Q: How far is it from Carnegie Mellon University to Penn State University?

The distance between Carnegie Mellon University and Penn State University is 121 miles. The road distance is 93.3 miles.

Q: How long does it take to get from Carnegie Mellon University to Penn State University?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Carnegie Mellon University to Penn State University, including transfers.

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There are 3 ways to get from Carnegie Mellon University to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
4h 6m
$45–86
Drive 92.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carnegie Mellon University to Penn State Universitycar 92.8 mi
2h 14m
$17–25
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 6m
$26–42

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Distance: 119.9 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Carnegie Mellon University, PA, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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