There are 5 ways to get from Ohio State University to Penn State University by bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 31m$75–139Drive 279 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ohio State University to Penn State Universitycar 279 mi
5h 26m$51–74Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane CMH - JST
- Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi
8h 19m$166–550Bus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
9h 32m$57–99Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane CMH - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
9h 28m$97–478
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ohio State University to Penn State University is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio State University to Penn State University is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio State University to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Columbus and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Ohio State University and Penn State University is 304 miles. The road distance is 280.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio State University to Penn State University without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 31m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Ohio State University to Penn State University, including transfers.
Ohio State University to Penn State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
Ohio State University to Penn State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio State University to Penn State University is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Ohio State University to Penn State University.
There are 29+ hotels available in Penn State University.
What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ohio State University to Penn State University via Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave, S 3Rd St & E Town St, Columbus, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 9h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- 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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.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/
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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