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How to get fromOhio State University to Penn State Universityby bus, train, car, plane, taxi or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Ohio State University to Penn State University by bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationbusGreyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak StationtrainPennsylvanian
    8h 16m
    $71–124

  2. Drive 279 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ohio State University to Penn State Universitycar279 mi
    5h 23m
    $51–74

  3. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)planeCMH - JST
    2. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi
    6h 48m
    $151–488

  4. Bus, train via S 3Rd St & E Town St

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationbusFlixBus N2640
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak StationtrainPennsylvanian
    8h 41m
    $71–104

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationbusFlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus StationbusGreyhound US0400s
    9h 42m
    $69–139

  6. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)planeCMH - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
    8h 13m
    $112–461

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Ohio State University to Penn State University via Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave, S 3Rd St & E Town St, Columbus, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 9h 42m.

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