There are 6 ways to get from Long Island to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 30m$92–754Drive 277.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brooklyn to Penn State Universitycar 277.9 mi
5h 14m$51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus New York
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h 44m$58–104Fly, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane LGA - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 38m$115–567Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 47m$97–204Bus via Harrisburg (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h 49m$62–109
Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Penn State University is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Long Island to Penn State University is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Long Island and Penn State University is 330 miles. The road distance is 279.6 miles.
The best way to get from Long Island to Penn State University without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 30m and costs $90 - $800.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Long Island to Penn State University, including transfers.
Long Island to Penn State University bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Long Island to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Long Island to Penn State University is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 30m and costs $90 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Roosevelt Island to Penn State University via 34 St-Herald Sq, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 30th Street Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to Penn State University via 7 Av/ W 36 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, State College Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 8h 44m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $35–65
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More Questions & Answers
Long Island to Penn State University bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at State College, Pa station.
Long Island to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Penn State University is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Long Island to Penn State University.
There are 28+ hotels available in Penn State University.







