There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
4h 45m$55–116Drive 225.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Penn State Universitycar 225.4 mi
4h 25m$42–60Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 25m$52–89Fly, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
5h 47m$89–401
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Penn State University is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Penn State University is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Philadelphia and Penn State University is 236 miles. The road distance is 226.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Philadelphia to Penn State University, including transfers.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Penn State University is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 5h 25m.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Penn State University is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Philadelphia to Penn State University.
There are 27+ hotels available in Penn State University.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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