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How to get fromNew Brunswick to Penn State Universityby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from New Brunswick to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    7h 4m
    $97–205

  2. Drive 251.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Brunswick to Penn State Universitycar car 251.5 mi
    5h 2m
    $46–67

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    8h 30m
    $50–103

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane EWR - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 22m
    $766–1,115

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to State Collegebus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 55m

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane PHL - SCE
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 26m
    $87–457

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between New Brunswick, NJ, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany St & Spring St to Penn State University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, State College, State College Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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