There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Penn State University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus, or train
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Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane CLT - AOO
2h 22m$216–269Drive 468.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Penn State Universitycar 468.3 mi
8h 58m$86–124Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte 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
17h 31m$107–208Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Crescent / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
18h 38m$244–516Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Penn State University468.3 mi
8h 58mFly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane CLT - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
5h 1m$87–434Bus, train
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charleston to Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelterbus
- Take the bus from Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelter to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
18h 58m$90–241
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Penn State University is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Penn State University is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $210 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Transit Center- Bay E, Charlotte Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Airport (CLT) station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from CTC Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 38m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Penn State University is 403 miles. The road distance is 471.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Penn State University without a car is to bus which takes 17h 31m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Penn State University, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Penn State University is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $210 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 17h 31m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 18h 38m.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
Corporate Flight Management Inc flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Penn State University via Transit Center- Bay V, Transit Center- Bay E, 4th St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 17h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charleston to Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 304-291-7433
- Website
- Mountain Line Transit Authority
Bus from Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelter to Pittsburgh Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–30
- Website
- Mountain Line Transit Authority
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Penn State University
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Penn State University is 471 miles. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Penn State University.
There are 29+ hotels available in Penn State University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Penn State University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













