There are 7 ways to get from Dayton to Penn State University by bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 9m$87–158Drive 345.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dayton to Penn State Universitycar 345.8 mi
6h 31m$64–92Bus, train via Toledo
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 54m$150–298Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane DAY - JST
- Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi
9h 14m$197–662Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
11h 59m$86–168Bus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
13h$69–128Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane DAY - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
8h 40m$103–510
Dayton (DAY) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Penn State University is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Penn State University is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
The distance between Dayton and Penn State University is 383 miles. The road distance is 347.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Penn State University without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 9m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 11h 9m to get from Dayton to Penn State University, including transfers.
Dayton to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Dayton to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Penn State University is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Dayton to Penn State University.
There are 30+ hotels available in Penn State University.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Penn State University via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 13h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Dayton to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Dayton to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Dayton to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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