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

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

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ROC - JST
    2. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi taxi
    4h 22m
    $172–560

  2. Drive 223.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Penn State Universitycar car 223.4 mi
    5h 45m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to DuBoisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus bus
    4. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 20m
    $104–206

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 9m
    $170–344

  5. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ROC - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 48m
    $104–478

  6. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus bus 308 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 10m
    $80–163

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus bus 530
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 34m
    $106–328

Rochester (ROC) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Rochester to Penn State University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Penn State University via Buffalo, DuBois, State College, State College Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 11h 20m. 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.

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