There are 3 ways to get from Erie to Penn State University by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0440s
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
7h 4m$61–87Drive 167.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Erie to Penn State University167.9 mi
4h 19m$31–45Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0440s
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus StationGreyhound US0400s
8h 5m$59–123
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Penn State University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Penn State University is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Erie and Penn State University is 254 miles. The road distance is 168.9 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Penn State University without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 4m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Erie to Penn State University, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Penn State University is 169 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Erie to Penn State University.
There are 27+ hotels available in Penn State University.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Erie to Penn State University via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Altoona Bus Station in around 8h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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