What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton to Penn State University?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Penn State University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton to Penn State University?

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Penn State University is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Penn State University?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Nassau St At Palmer Square and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via S Warren St At W State St and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Penn State University?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Trenton and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Princeton to Penn State University?

The distance between Princeton and Penn State University is 282 miles. The road distance is 259.6 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton to Penn State University without a car?

The best way to get from Princeton to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $95 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Princeton to Penn State University?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Princeton to Penn State University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Penn State University bus from?

Princeton to Penn State University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from S Warren St At W State St station.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Penn State University train from?

Princeton to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.

Train or bus from Princeton to Penn State University?

The best way to get from Princeton to Penn State University is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Princeton to Penn State University bus arrive?

Princeton to Penn State University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Market St At 11Th St station.

Where does the Princeton to Penn State University train arrive?

Princeton to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Penn State University?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Penn State University is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Princeton to Penn State University.

Where can I stay near Penn State University?

There are 30+ hotels available in Penn State University.

Princeton to Penn State University - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Princeton to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 12m
$96–198
Drive 258.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Penn State Universitycar 258.1 mi
4h 51m
$48–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from S Warren St At W State St to Market St At 11Th Stbus 409
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
10h 13m
$52–109

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Distance: 279.9 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to Penn State University via W State St At S Warren St, S Warren St At W State St, Market St At 11Th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 10h 13m.

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