What is the cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Penn State Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Penn State Altoona is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Jersey to Penn State Altoona?

The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Penn State Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between New Jersey and Penn State Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from New Jersey station to Penn State Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between New Jersey and Penn State Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from New Jersey station to Penn State Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from New Jersey to Penn State Altoona?

The distance between New Jersey and Penn State Altoona is 317 miles. The road distance is 263.4 miles.

How do I travel from New Jersey to Penn State Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Penn State Altoona without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $100 - $220.

How long does it take to get from New Jersey to Penn State Altoona?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from New Jersey to Penn State Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Jersey to Penn State Altoona bus from?

New Jersey to Penn State Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the New Jersey to Penn State Altoona train from?

New Jersey to Penn State Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from New Jersey to Penn State Altoona?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Penn State Altoona is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the New Jersey to Penn State Altoona bus arrive?

New Jersey to Penn State Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the New Jersey to Penn State Altoona train arrive?

New Jersey to Penn State Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from New Jersey to Penn State Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Penn State Altoona is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from New Jersey to Penn State Altoona.

Where can I stay near Penn State Altoona?

There are 29+ hotels available in Penn State Altoona.

New Jersey to Penn State Altoona - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from New Jersey to Penn State Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 7m
$108–217
Drive 261.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Penn State Altoonacar 261.9 mi
4h 44m
$48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 49m
$51–95
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
6h 32m
$79–441
Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 38m
$97–759

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights

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1h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 314.9 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Penn State Altoona, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Penn State Altoona via Harrisburg Bus Station and Altoona Bus Station in around 6h 49m.

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