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

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There are 7 ways to get from New York to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    6h 25m
    $98–235

  2. Drive  272.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Penn State Universitycar car 272.1 mi
    5h 1m
    $50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus bus New York
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    7h
    $59–90

  4. Fly from Newark Liberty 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 8m
    $560–1,118

  5. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    6h 56m
    $90–777

  6. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    8h 35m
    $63–95

  7. Fly from Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane LGA - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 28m
    $125–652

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

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–230 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Penn State University via State College Bus Station and Altoona Bus Station in around 7h.

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