There are 7 ways to get from New York to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 25m$114–222Drive 272.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York to Penn State Universitycar 272.1 mi
5h 1m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from New York to State Collegebus Fab 202 / ...
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7hFly from Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane EWR - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 8m$764–1,113Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 56m$105–767Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 35m$63–115Fly from Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane LGA - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 31m$120–537
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York to Penn State University is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Penn State University is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between New York and Penn State University is 327 miles. The road distance is 273.7 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from New York to Penn State University, including transfers.
New York to Penn State University bus services, operated by Fullington Trailways, depart from New York station.
New York to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Penn State University is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $110 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h.
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 $100–220 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York to Penn State University via State College, State College Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 7h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from New York to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
New York to Penn State University bus services, operated by Fullington Trailways, arrive at State College station.
New York to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Penn State University is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from New York to Penn State University.
There are 29+ hotels available in Penn State University.







