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How to get fromPenn State University to Princetonby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Penn State University to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Trentontrain train Pennsylvanian
    7h 3m
    $96–199

  2. Drive 259.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penn State University to Princetoncar car 259.3 mi
    4h 51m
    $48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus bus 409
    9h 46m
    $52–110

  4. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SCE - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 45m
    $85–458

  5. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane PIT - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    8h 38m
    $771–1,129

Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 280 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Trenton once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Nassau St At S Tulane St via Altoona Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St At 11Th St, Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal, and S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave in around 9h 46m.

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