There are 8 ways to get from Charlottesville to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville 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
10h 28m$114–258Drive 208 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Penn State Universitycar 208 mi
4h 45m$38–55Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station 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 10m$68–125Fly Charlottesville to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane CHO - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
6h 31m$97–360Train, bus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 23m$82–177Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
12h 31m$71–137Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus
- 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
6h 35m$140–426Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus
- 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
7h 44m$360–926
Charlottesville (CHO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Penn State University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Penn State University is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Charlottesville and Penn State University is 484 miles. The road distance is 209.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Charlottesville to Penn State University, including transfers.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Penn State University is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 12h 10m.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Penn State University is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Charlottesville to Penn State University.
There are 28+ hotels available in Penn State University.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Penn State University via Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Penn State University via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Charlottesville to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- 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 Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Fly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $19–45
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- $85–180
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