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How to get fromCharlottesville to Penn State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Charlottesville to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 2m
    $261–426

  2. Drive  207.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Penn State Universitycar car 207.2 mi
    4h 47m
    $36–52

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 40m
    $75–117

  4. Fly Charlottesville to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CHO - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 45m
    $95–377

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 43m
    $160–262

  6. Bus via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 6m
    $83–127

  7. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane IAD - JST
    3. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi taxi
    6h 39m
    $151–451

  8. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ)plane plane IAD - DUJ
    3. Take the taxi from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ) to Penn State Universitytaxi taxi
    7h 41m
    $286–581

Charlottesville (CHO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to Penn State University via Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Penn State University via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 11h 40m.

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