There are 4 ways to get from Newark Penn Station to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 8m$109–216Drive 262.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark Penn Station to Penn State Universitycar 262.9 mi
4h 46m$48–70Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 50m$51–95Fly, 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
7h 50m$562–1,111
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Penn Station to Penn State University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Newark Penn Station to Penn State University is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Penn Station station to Penn State University 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 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Penn Station station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Newark Penn Station and Penn State University is 317 miles. The road distance is 264.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Penn Station to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Newark Penn Station to Penn State University, including transfers.
Newark Penn Station to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Penn Station to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark Penn Station to Penn State University is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Newark Penn Station, NJ, USA and Penn State University, 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 University via Harrisburg Bus Station and Altoona Bus Station in around 6h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Penn Station to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Newark Penn Station to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Penn Station to Penn State University is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Newark Penn Station to Penn State University.
There are 28+ hotels available in Penn State University.