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How to get fromOhio State University to Penn State Universityby bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Ohio State University to Penn State University by bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train via S 3Rd St & E Town St

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    8h 31m
    $66–129

  2. Drive  279 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ohio State University to Penn State Universitycar car 279 mi
    5h 26m
    $51–74

  3. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane CMH - JST
    2. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi taxi
    7h 1m
    $166–563

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    8h 46m
    $67–129

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    9h 32m
    $55–86

  6. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CMH - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 25m
    $97–480

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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.

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