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

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There are 7 ways to get from Penn State University to Rutgers University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Trentontrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    6h 46m
    $102–208

  2. Drive 250.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penn State University to Rutgers Universitycar car 250.3 mi
    4h 59m
    $46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College to New Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus
    8h 10m

  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 Trentontrain train
    4. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain train
    6h 30m
    $87–450

  5. Bus via Philadelphia

    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
    $54–130

  6. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    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
    8h 3m
    $766–1,116

  7. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane PIT - LGA
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    9h 3m
    $129–599

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 292.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Rutgers University via Altoona Amtrak Station, Trenton, Trenton Transit Center, and New Brunswick in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Rutgers University via Altoona Bus Station, State College Bus Station, State College, New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Albany St & Spring St in around 8h 10m.

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