There are 5 ways to get from Medford to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, subway, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 24m$123–224Drive 246 mi
cheapest- Drive from Medford to Penn State Universitycar 246 mi
4h 46m$45–65Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 51m$64–113Taxi, subway, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Medford to Woodcresttaxi
- Take the subway from Woodcrest to 8th and Marketsubway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
6h 53m$114–453Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane PHL - MDT
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 4m$137–509
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Medford to Penn State University is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Medford to Penn State University is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Medford to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from East Main St At Bettlewood Rd and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Medford to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Woodcrest and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 8th-Market and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Medford and Penn State University is 262 miles. The road distance is 247.4 miles.
The best way to get from Medford to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Medford to Penn State University, including transfers.
Medford to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Medford to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Medford to Penn State University is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $120 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Medford, NJ, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 856-772-6900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Patco Homepage
Subway from Woodcrest to 8th and Market
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Patco Homepage
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
Philadelphia Taxicab Service
- Phone
- +1 215-535-6700
- Website
- philataxicab.com
Phila. Taxicab Services
- Phone
- +1 267-888-5415
- Website
- rufessw.wixsite.com
Streamline Taxi Service
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More Questions & Answers
Medford to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.
Medford to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Medford to Penn State University is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Medford to Penn State University.
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