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

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There are 7 ways to get from Hartford to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 27m
    $184–942

  2. Drive  372.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hartford to Penn State Universitycar car 372.6 mi
    6h 43m
    $68–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hartford to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 35m
    $83–131

  4. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane BDL - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 11m
    $73–400

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    10h 56m
    $246–384

  6. Bus via Harrisburg (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 20m
    $84–130

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BDL - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 5m
    $188–618

Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Penn State University via New Haven, 30th Street Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hartford to Penn State University via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, State College Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 10h 35m.

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