There are 8 ways to get from Staten Island to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
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Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 21m$94–762Drive 271.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Staten Island to Penn State Universitycar 271.2 mi
5h 15m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Eltingville/Transit Center to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenuebus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
9h 14m$58–116Fly from Newark Liberty 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
7h 1m$621–1,178Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 57m$97–208Bus via Harrisburg (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
10h 11m$62–123Bus, subway to Laguardia Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Church St/Fulton Stbus
- Take the subway from World Trade Center to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane LGA - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 28mFly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane JFK - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 36m$559–1,209
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staten Island to Penn State University is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Staten Island to Penn State University is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Staten Island to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Eltingville/Transit Center and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Staten Island to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from World Trade Center and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Staten Island and Penn State University is 344 miles. The road distance is 272.8 miles.
The best way to get from Staten Island to Penn State University without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 8h 21m and costs $90 - $800.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Staten Island to Penn State University, including transfers.
Staten Island to Penn State University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Eltingville/Transit Center station.
Staten Island to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Staten Island to Penn State University is to train via Philadelphia which takes 8h 21m and costs $90 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Penn State University via Church St/Fulton St, World Trade Center, Newark Penn Station, 30th Street Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eltingville/Transit Center to Penn State University via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, Port Authority Bus Terminal, State College Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 9h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- 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
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Eltingville/Transit Center to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Church St/Fulton St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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More Questions & Answers
Staten Island to Penn State University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue station.
Staten Island to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staten Island to Penn State University is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Staten Island to Penn State University.
There are 29+ hotels available in Penn State University.





