There are 5 ways to get from Penn State University to Ohio State University by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Columbus
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
7h 52m$101–164Drive 279.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penn State University to Ohio State Universitycar 279.8 mi
5h 25m$48–70Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane SCE - CMH
8h 10m$101–510Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
8h 6m$100–159Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
8h 43m$61–99
Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penn State University to Ohio State University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State University to Ohio State University is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Penn State University station to Ohio State University. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and E Mound St & S 5Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Penn State University and Ohio State University is 305 miles. The road distance is 281.4 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Ohio State University without a car is to train and bus via Columbus which takes 7h 52m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Penn State University to Ohio State University, including transfers.
Penn State University to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Penn State University to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State University to Ohio State University is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Penn State University to Ohio State University.
There are 576+ hotels available in Ohio State University.
What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Ohio State University via Altoona Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Columbus, E Mound St & S 5Th St, and John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 in around 8h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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