Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Penn State University

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane SYR - JST
    2. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi taxi
    5h 52m
    $161–598

  2. Drive 246.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Syracuse to Penn State Universitycar car 246.5 mi
    5h 28m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pabus bus 815
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 12m
    $99–178

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse to Newarkbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 58m
    $134–913

  5. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane SYR - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 26m
    $93–505

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    13h 4m
    $200–421

  7. Train via Albany

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 11m
    $180–1,052

Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Syracuse to Penn State University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 290.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Penn State University via Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes Barre, Pa, State College Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Penn State University via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 13h 4m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers