There are 4 ways to get from Drexel University to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
4h 48m$85–163Drive 225.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Drexel University to Penn State Universitycar 225.1 mi
4h 21m$42–60Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 49m$47–89Fly, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
5h 53m$74–421
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drexel University to Penn State University is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Drexel University to Penn State University is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Drexel University to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Chestnut St & 34th St and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Drexel University station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Drexel University and Penn State University is 237 miles. The road distance is 226.5 miles.
The best way to get from Drexel University to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Drexel University to Penn State University, including transfers.
Drexel University to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Drexel University to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Drexel University to Penn State University is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Drexel University, PA, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- 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/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Drexel University to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.
Drexel University to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drexel University to Penn State University is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Drexel University to Penn State University.
There are 29+ hotels available in Penn State University.