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

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There are 5 ways to get from Penn State University to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to TrentontrainPennsylvanian
    7h 3m
    $41–129

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to PhiladelphiabusGreyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from 6Th St At Race St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus409
    10h 7m
    $62–180

  3. Drive 257.7 mi

    1. Drive from Penn State University to Princetoncar257.7 mi
    4h 54m
    $47–68

  4. 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 Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
    7h
    $86–582

  5. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
    8h 33m
    $111–273

Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Trenton once daily. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Nassau St At S Tulane St via Altoona Bus Station, Philadelphia, 6Th St At Race St, Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal, and S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave in around 10h 7m.

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