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How to get fromPortland to Penn State Universityby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Penn State University by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane PDX - JST
    2. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi taxi
    12h 57m
    $288–963

  2. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane PDX - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 30m
    $249–936

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 11h
    $328–1,260

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 1h
    $326–773

  5. Drive 2,632.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Penn State Universitycar car 2,632.7 mi
    42h 44m
    $481–694

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane PDX - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 59m
    $287–1,134

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Penn State University via Chicago Union Station, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 2d 11h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Penn State University via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 3d 1h.

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