There are 5 ways to get from Newark 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$112–217Drive 262.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Penn State Universitycar 262.4 mi
4h 45m$48–70Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h 20m$57–105Fly, 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 59m$746–1,091Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 39m$103–759
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Penn State University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Penn State University is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark 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 and Penn State University is 317 miles. The road distance is 263.9 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Newark to Penn State University, including transfers.
Newark to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Penn State University is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Newark, 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 Philadelphia Bus Station and Altoona Bus Station in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- 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 Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- 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
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Newark to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Penn State University is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Newark to Penn State University.
There are 29+ hotels available in Penn State University.