There are 5 ways to get from Cornell University to Penn State University by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane ITH - JST
- Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi
5h 50m$139–442Drive 194.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cornell University to Penn State Universitycar 194.8 mi
4h 18m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Binghamtonbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Scranton Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pabus 815
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
10h 48m$90–210Bus, train via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 37m$182–862Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Binghamtonbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Scranton Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 7m$129–257
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cornell University to Penn State University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Cornell University to Penn State University is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornell University to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Binghamton, Scranton, Wilkes Barre, Pa and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Cornell University and Penn State University is 237 miles. The road distance is 195.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cornell University to Penn State University without a car is to bus which takes 10h 48m and costs $90 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Cornell University to Penn State University, including transfers.
Cornell University to Penn State University bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Ithaca station.
Cornell University to Penn State University bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Binghamton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornell University to Penn State University is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Cornell University to Penn State University.
There are 28+ hotels available in Penn State University.
What companies run services between Cornell University, NY, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Cornell University to Penn State University via Ithaca, Binghamton, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes Barre, Pa, State College Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 10h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
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
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Ithaca to Binghamton
- Saver
- $16–28
- Flexible
- $27–35
Bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pa
- Saver
- $25–80
- Flexible
- $50–80
Bus from Ithaca to Binghamton
- Saver
- $16–28
- Flexible
- $27–35
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pa
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Binghamton to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Binghamton to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- Fullington Tours
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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