There are 6 ways to get from Edison to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 11m$89–200Drive 253.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edison to Penn State Universitycar 253.9 mi
5h 3m$47–67Bus
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2602
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 35m$56–98Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane EWR - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 29m$151–489Train
- Take the train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 21m$82–186Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station 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
7h 26m$76–381
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edison to Penn State University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Edison to Penn State University is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Edison and Penn State University is 308 miles. The road distance is 255.4 miles.
The best way to get from Edison to Penn State University without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 11m and costs $85 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Edison to Penn State University, including transfers.
The best way to get from Edison to Penn State University is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 11m and costs $85 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 7h 35m.
Yes, the driving distance between Edison to Penn State University is 255 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Edison to Penn State University.
There are 50+ hotels available in Penn State University.
What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Edison Station to Penn State University via Metropark, Metropark Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Brunswick to Penn State University via Philadelphia and Altoona Bus Station in around 7h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $9–220
- Business Class
- $50–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- 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
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New Brunswick to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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