There are 5 ways to get from Maryland to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 45m$151–810Drive 162.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore to Penn State Universitycar 162.3 mi
3h 33m$29–42Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 47m$48–70Bus, train
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 43m$108–178Bus via Harrisburg (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
9h 2m$62–98
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maryland to Penn State University is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Maryland to Penn State University is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Maryland to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from GREENE & BALTIMORE sb and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Maryland station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Maryland and Penn State University is 331 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.
The best way to get from Maryland to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $150 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Maryland to Penn State University, including transfers.
Maryland to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Maryland to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Maryland to Penn State University is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Maryland, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Penn State University via 30th Street Station and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GREENE & BALTIMORE sb to Penn State University via HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, State College Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 6h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Maryland to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.
Maryland to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maryland to Penn State University is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Maryland to Penn State University.
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