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How to get fromPenn State University to Bostonby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Penn State University to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainPennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BostontrainAcela
    11h 15m
    $134–971

  2. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)planeMDT - BOS
    7h 12m
    $81–443

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus
    12h 1m
    $114–311

  4. Drive 472.6 mi

    1. Drive from Penn State University to Bostoncar472.6 mi
    8h 30m
    $87–125

  5. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)planePIT - BOS
    6h 59m
    $134–301

  6. Bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to PhiladelphiabusGreyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to BostonbusGreyhound US0235 / ...
    13h 40m
    $84–231

  7. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)planeSCE - BOS
    6h 43m
    $99–443

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Boston via Altoona Amtrak Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penn State University to South Station via Altoona Bus Station, State College, Pa, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 12h 1m.

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