There are 5 ways to get from Edison to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
7h 11m$61–730Train
cheapest- Take the train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit CenterNec
- Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
7h 21m$42–136Bus
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2602
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus StationGreyhound US0400s
7h 35m$65–123Drive 253.9 mi
- Drive from Edison to Penn State University253.9 mi
5h 1m$47–67Fly, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)EWR - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
8h 13m$101–264
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 1m.
The fastest way to get from Edison to Penn State University is to drive which takes 5h 1m 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 $60 - $750.
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 $60 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 7h 35m.
Yes, the driving distance between Edison to Penn State University is 255 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Edison to Penn State University.
There are 26+ 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.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
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.html
- 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
- $18–240
- 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
- $40–110
- 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
- $25–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30–70
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $30–110
- Business - advance purchase
- $45–220
- Business Class
- $75–270
- 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
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- 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
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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