There are 7 ways to get from Rhode Island to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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$132–899Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PVD - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
8h 9m$78–414Bus 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$90–153Drive 442.6 mi
- Drive from Providence to Penn State Universitycar 442.6 mi
8h 14m$81–117Bus
- 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$92–143Train 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 40m$112–1,023Train 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 20m$465–1,601
Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Penn State University is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Penn State University is to fly and bus which takes 8h 9m and costs $75 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island and Penn State University is 516 miles. The road distance is 445.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island to Penn State University, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Penn State University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island, 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
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
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
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- 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
Rhode Island to Penn State University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Rhode Island to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Penn State University is 445 miles. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Rhode Island to Penn State University.
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