There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Penn State University by plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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 26m$162–573Drive 478.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Louisville to Penn State Universitycar 478.6 mi
8h 45m$88–127Bus
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
16h 45m$116–184Fly 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 32m$99–490Fly 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$161–664
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 26m and costs $160 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.
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 which takes 16h 45m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Louisville to Penn State University, including transfers.
Louisville to Penn State University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
Louisville to Penn State University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union 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 21+ 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, KY to Penn State University via Indianapolis Union Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 16h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
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
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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