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

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There are 8 ways to get from Penn State University to Manhattan by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, 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
    6h 52m
    $99–231

  2. Drive 275.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penn State University to Manhattancar275.5 mi
    5h 4m
    $51–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus StationbusGreyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusPittsburgh
    6h 55m
    $73–212

  4. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planePIT - LGA
    7h 32m
    $124–340

  5. Bus via Harrisburg (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus StationbusGreyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusGreyhound US0410 / ...
    6h 55m
    $70–171

  6. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planePIT - EWR
    7h 36m
    $99–258

  7. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)planePIT - JFK
    7h 33m
    $92–358

  8. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeSCE - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
    6h 43m
    $89–939

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–220 and the journey takes 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Port Authority Bus Terminal via Altoona Bus Station and State College, Pa in around 6h 55m.

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