There are 4 ways to get from Trenton to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 33m$155–236Drive 247.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Trenton to Penn State Universitycar 247.2 mi
4h 38m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from South Broad St At Hudson St to Market St At 11Th Stbus 409
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h 37m$56–97Train, fly, bus
- 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
6h 32m$92–469
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trenton to Penn State University is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Trenton to Penn State University is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Trenton to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from South Broad St At Hudson St and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Trenton to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Trenton and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Trenton and Penn State University is 269 miles. The road distance is 248.6 miles.
The best way to get from Trenton to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Trenton to Penn State University, including transfers.
Trenton to Penn State University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from South Broad St At Hudson St station.
Trenton to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.
The best way to get from Trenton to Penn State University is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Trenton, NJ, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–230 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Broad St At Hudson St to Penn State University via Market St At 11Th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 8h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from South Broad St At Hudson St to Market St At 11Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
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- Adults
- $7–22
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- 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
Trenton to Penn State University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Market St At 11Th St station.
Trenton to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trenton to Penn State University is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Trenton to Penn State University.
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