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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Penn State University by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane SJC - JST
    2. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi taxi
    9h 33m
    $238–762

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane SJC - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 44m
    $170–680

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville 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 20h
    $1,656–2,663

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarketbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop 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 21h
    $538–828

  5. Drive  2,689.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Penn State Universitycar car 2,689.5 mi
    42h 37m
    $460–664

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SFO - PIT
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 3m
    $235–781

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration10h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,344.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 33m

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

You can take a train from San Jose to Penn State University via Emeryville, Chicago Union Station, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 2d 20h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Clara & 1st to Penn State University via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket, Rosemead / Fern, El Monte Bus Stop, St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 2d 21h.

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