There are 5 ways to get from Penn State University to Temple University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 30m$87–174Drive 226.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penn State University to Temple Universitycar 226.8 mi
4h 16m$42–60Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 51m$47–89Bus 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
5h 13m$100–447Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDT - PHL
7h$151–859
Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penn State University to Temple University is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State University to Temple University is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Penn State University station to Temple University. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at 11th St & Berks St via 11th St & Market St - FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Penn State University station to Temple University. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Temple University via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Penn State University and Temple University is 240 miles. The road distance is 228.2 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Temple University without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Penn State University to Temple University, including transfers.
Penn State University to Temple University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Penn State University to Temple University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Temple University is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Temple University, Philadelphia County, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $21–30
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More Questions & Answers
Penn State University to Temple University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Penn State University to Temple University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State University to Temple University is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Penn State University to Temple University.
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