There are 4 ways to get from Penn State University to Ohio State University by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to ColumbusFlixBus N2640
8h 6m$66–104Drive 279.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penn State University to Ohio State University279.8 mi
5h 22m$52–74Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)SCE - CMH
8h 4m$105–460Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to ColumbusFlixBus N2640
8h 57m$63–109
Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penn State University to Ohio State University is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State University to Ohio State University is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs $50 - $75.
The distance between Penn State University and Ohio State University is 304 miles. The road distance is 281.4 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Ohio State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Penn State University to Ohio State University, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State University to Ohio State University is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Penn State University to Ohio State University.
There are 538+ hotels available in Ohio State University.
What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Ohio State University via Altoona Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Columbus, S 4Th St & E Town St, and Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave in around 8h 57m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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