There are 9 ways to get from Providence to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
10h 46m$132–879Drive 442.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Penn State Universitycar 442.6 mi
8h 14m$81–117Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
11h 50m$91–154Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane PVD - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 22m$110–518Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2681
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
13h 5m$92–142Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane BOS - MDT
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 39m$107–993Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 2m$124–521Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane BOS - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 25m$465–1,596Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PVD - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 41m$150–1,170
Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Penn State University is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Penn State University is to drive which takes 8h 14m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Providence and Penn State University is 516 miles. The road distance is 445.2 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs $130 - $900.
It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from Providence to Penn State University, including transfers.
Providence to Penn State University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Penn State University is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs $130 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Penn State University via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Penn State University via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, State College Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 11h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Providence to Penn State University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Providence to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Penn State University is 445 miles. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Providence to Penn State University.
There are 28+ hotels available in Penn State University.







