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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    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 39m
    $118–205

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

    cheapest
    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
    9h 36m
    $87–399

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    18h 39m
    $230–487

  4. Drive 512.7 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Penn State Universitycar car 512.7 mi
    9h 29m
    $94–136

  5. 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
    12h 2m
    $151–471

  6. Bus via Gary

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 30m
    $126–234

  7. 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 39m
    $201–511

  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 53m
    $132–439

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration14h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Purdue University to Penn State University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 562.5 mi
  • Duration: 17h 39m

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 Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, Indianapolis Union Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 17h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Penn State University via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 18h 39m.

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