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

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

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane SAN - JST
    2. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi taxi
    8h 13m
    $249–747

  2. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane SAN - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 27m
    $184–672

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 12h
    $927–1,973

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $419–814

  5. Drive 2,488.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Penn State Universitycar car 2,488.4 mi
    41h 25m
    $455–656

  6. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SAN - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 44m
    $342–816

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 14h
    $869–1,793

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,213 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Penn State University via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 2d 12h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Penn State University via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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