There are 6 ways to get from Baton Rouge to Penn State University by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
best- Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane BTR - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
10h 43m$117–505Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
37h 10m$238–380Bus, train
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
37h 52m$348–794Drive 1,171 mi
- Drive from Baton Rouge to Penn State Universitycar 1,171 mi
20h 38m$214–309Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MSY - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 43m$215–979Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BTR - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 57m$245–920
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baton Rouge to Penn State University is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 20h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Baton Rouge to Penn State University is to fly and bus which takes 10h 43m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Baton Rouge station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Baton Rouge Bus Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 10m.
The distance between Baton Rouge and Penn State University is 1097 miles. The road distance is 1177.9 miles.
The best way to get from Baton Rouge to Penn State University without a car is to bus which takes 37h 10m and costs $230 - $380.
It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Baton Rouge to Penn State University, including transfers.
Baton Rouge to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Baton Rouge to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Penn State University is 1h ahead of Baton Rouge. It is currently 12:50 AM in Baton Rouge and 1:50 AM in Penn State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Baton Rouge to Penn State University is 1178 miles. It takes approximately 20h 38m to drive from Baton Rouge to Penn State University.
What companies run services between Baton Rouge, LA, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Penn State University via St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 37h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–700
- 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 Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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