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How to get fromPurdue University to Penn State Universityby bus, train, car, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Penn State University by bus, train, car, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    13h 12m
    $135–212

  2. Drive  512.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Penn State Universitycar car 512.7 mi
    9h 29m
    $88–127

  3. Fly Purdue University Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane LAF - JST
    2. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi taxi
    10h 41m
    $151–491

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    14h 13m
    $94–142

  5. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 34m
    $124–180

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ORD - JST
    3. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi taxi
    6h 27m
    $186–471

  7. Fly Purdue University Airport to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane LAF - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 54m
    $88–419

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 49m
    $123–399

Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539 mi
  • Duration: 13h 12m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Penn State University via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, CityBus Center: BUS215, Lafayette Bus Stop, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 14h 13m.

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