There are 9 ways to get from Virginia to Penn State University by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane IAD - JST
- Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi
3h 39m$122–373Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IAD - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
5h 57m$54–301Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
12h 10m$89–156Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 5m$198–415Drive 350.5 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Penn State Universitycar 350.5 mi
7h$64–93Fly to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, taxi
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ)plane IAD - DUJ
- Take the taxi from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ) to Penn State Universitytaxi
4h 42m$242–543Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane IAD - MDT
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 10m$82–366Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
12h 45m$81–144Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
14h 37m$198–415
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Penn State University is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Penn State University is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 39m and costs $120 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Norfolk, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
The distance between Virginia and Penn State University is 180 miles. The road distance is 352.6 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Penn State University without a car is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Virginia to Penn State University, including transfers.
Virginia to Penn State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Penn State University is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $190 - $420 and takes 14h 5m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Penn State University via Philadelphia Bus Station and Altoona Bus Station in around 12h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Penn State University via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 14h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- $85–180
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia to Penn State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Virginia to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Penn State University is 353 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Virginia to Penn State University.
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