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

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Penn State University by bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    7h 4m
    $73–134

  2. Drive 276.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Penn State Universitycar car 276.1 mi
    5h 22m
    $51–73

  3. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane CMH - JST
    2. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi taxi
    7h 24m
    $157–543

  4. Bus, train via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    7h 44m
    $72–138

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    8h 5m
    $54–94

  6. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CMH - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 33m
    $94–460

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 298.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Columbus to Penn State University via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Altoona Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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