There are 6 ways to get from Penn State University to Ohio State University by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 N High St & E 6Th Ave
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 54m$67–129Drive 279.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penn State University to Ohio State Universitycar 279.8 mi
5h 25m$52–74Taxi to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Penn State University to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)taxi
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane JST - CMH
5h 56m$170–583Train, 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$66–129Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
8h 57m$55–87Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, 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 17m$100–519
Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) 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 $50 - $75 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 $50 - $75.
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 Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and S 4Th St & E Town St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Penn State University and Ohio State University is 304 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 N High St & E 6Th Ave which takes 7h 54m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 54m 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 578+ 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, S 4Th St & E Town St, and Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave in around 8h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $28–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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