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How to get fromJames Madison University to Penn State Universityby bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Dulles International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane IAD - JST
    3. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi taxi
    5h 17m
    $145–399

  2. Drive 183.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from James Madison University to Penn State Universitycar car 183.2 mi
    3h 46m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to DC Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 1m
    $147–308

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to DC Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 17m
    $90–183

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 35m
    $75–119

  6. Bus via JMU Godwin Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to DC Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 35m
    $70–133

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 270.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between James Madison University, VA, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from James Madison University to Penn State University via Goodwin Transit Center, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 11h 35m.

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