There are 7 ways to get from Metuchen to Pennsylvania State University by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
7h 26m$93–756Drive 218.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Metuchen to Pennsylvania State Universitycar 218.3 mi
4h 15m$40–58Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
8h 4m$46–81Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane EWR - SCE
6h 58m$78–394Train, bus via Trenton
- Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
7h 30m$95–195Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus New York
8h 10m$63–116Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
5h 49m$76–1,030
Metuchen to Pennsylvania State University by train, bus, and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Pennsylvania State University is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Pennsylvania State University is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Metuchen station to Pennsylvania State University. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Bigler Rd at Nittany Community Center via State College and Walker Building. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Metuchen and Pennsylvania State University is 261 miles. The road distance is 219.5 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Pennsylvania State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $90 - $800.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Metuchen to Pennsylvania State University, including transfers.
Metuchen to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Pennsylvania State University is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $400 and takes 6h 58m.
Metuchen to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at State College Regional Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Pennsylvania State University is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Metuchen to Pennsylvania State University.
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Regional Airport twice daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlottesville, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Norfolk, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Pittsburgh, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
- 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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