There are 7 ways to get from Louisville to Penn State University by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane SDF - JST
- Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi
6h 10m$172–613Drive 478.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Louisville to Penn State Universitycar 478.6 mi
8h 45m$88–127Bus, train via Columbus
- Take the bus from Louisville to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 29m$103–194Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane SDF - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
8h 29m$103–530Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane SDF - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 57m$136–694Bus, train
- Take the bus from Louisville to Cincinnatibus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 12m$96–215Bus
- Take the bus from Louisville to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
13h 30m$90–142
Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Penn State University is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville to Penn State University is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 10m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Louisville and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Columbus and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
The distance between Louisville and Penn State University is 444 miles. The road distance is 481.4 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville to Penn State University without a car is to bus and train via Columbus which takes 12h 29m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Louisville to Penn State University, including transfers.
Louisville to Penn State University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Louisville station.
Louisville to Penn State University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Penn State University is 481 miles. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Louisville to Penn State University.
There are 28+ hotels available in Penn State University.
What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Louisville to Penn State University via Columbus, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 13h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Louisville to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Louisville to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Louisville to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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