There are 6 ways to get from Rutgers University to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 10m$163–262Drive 250.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rutgers University to Penn State Universitycar 250.9 mi
4h 59m$45–64Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
8h 50m$81–130Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane EWR - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 30m$593–1,092Train, bus
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain Tre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h 51m$58–107Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
7h 32m$110–521
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rutgers University to Penn State University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Rutgers University to Penn State University is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutgers University to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Rutgers University to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Trenton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Rutgers University and Penn State University is 294 miles. The road distance is 252.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Rutgers University to Penn State University, including transfers.
Rutgers University to Penn State University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Rutgers University to Penn State University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Penn State University is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $160 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Rutgers University, NJ, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Penn State University via New Brunswick, Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Penn State University via Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, State College Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 8h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
Train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $35–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Rutgers University to Penn State University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rutgers University to Penn State University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Trenton Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutgers University to Penn State University is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Rutgers University to Penn State University.
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