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

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Penn State University by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane RDU - JST
    2. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $142–482

  2. Drive  385 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Penn State Universitycar car 385 mi
    8h 43m
    $64–92

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 15m
    $93–147

  4. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 30m
    $365–585

  5. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane RDU - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 14m
    $74–400

  6. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane RDU - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 13m
    $142–584

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    17h 57m
    $395–611

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Raleigh to Penn State University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 357.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Penn State University via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 13h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Penn State University via Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 13h 30m.

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