There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
6h 18m$89–185Drive 262.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Penn State University262.4 mi
4h 43m$48–70Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus StationGreyhound US0410 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus StationGreyhound US0400s
6h 50m$69–155Fly, 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
7h 56m$86–241Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
7h 2m$60–709
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Penn State University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Penn State University is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Newark and Penn State University is 317 miles. The road distance is 263.9 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Newark to Penn State University, including transfers.
The best way to get from Newark to Penn State University is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 6h 50m.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Penn State University is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Newark to Penn State University.
There are 26+ hotels available in Penn State University.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Penn State University via Harrisburg Bus Station and Altoona Bus Station in around 6h 50m.
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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
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- 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 Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–300
- 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
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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