There are 6 ways to get from New York to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, 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$98–236Drive 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 Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h 25m$66–103Fly 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$560–1,118Train 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$90–777Fly 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 28m$125–652
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Midtown and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
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 $95 - $240.
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 Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown 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 $95 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 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 New York Midtown to Penn State University via Philadelphia Bus Station and Altoona Bus Station in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
New York to Penn State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus 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 28+ hotels available in Penn State University.