There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Penn State University by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train
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Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane ROC - JST
- Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi
4h 40m$177–590Drive 223.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Penn State Universitycar 223.4 mi
5h 45m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus 308 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to DuBoisbus
- Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
11h 10m$96–267Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 9m$140–304Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane ROC - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
6h 53m$108–507Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to DuBoisbus
- Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
11h 20m$88–240Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus 530
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 34m$100–319
Rochester (ROC) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Penn State University is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Penn State University is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 40m and costs $170 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Buffalo, DuBois and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Cleveland Amtrak and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Rochester and Penn State University is 246 miles. The road distance is 224.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Penn State University without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $95 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Rochester to Penn State University, including transfers.
Rochester to Penn State University bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Penn State University is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $95 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 12h 9m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rochester to Penn State University via Buffalo, DuBois, State College, State College Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Penn State University via Cleveland Amtrak, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 12h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Rochester to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Rochester to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Rochester to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Rochester to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Rochester to Penn State University Park Airport via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to Buffalo
- Saver
- $19–45
- Flexible
- $39–45
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
Bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pa
- Saver
- $50–210
- Flexible
- $90–220
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Penn State University bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Buffalo station.
Rochester to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Penn State University is 225 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Rochester to Penn State University.
There are 28+ hotels available in Penn State University.





