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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak StationtrainPennsylvanian
    6h 59m
    $40–305

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to PhiladelphiabusFlixBus 2602
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus StationbusGreyhound US0400s
    8h 49m
    $72–332

  3. Drive 256.3 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Penn State Universitycar256.3 mi
    4h 54m
    $47–68

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)planePHL - SCE
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
    6h 32m
    $92–574

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

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)planeEWR - PIT
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
    8h 25m
    $109–269

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Penn State University via New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Philadelphia, and Altoona Bus Station in around 8h 49m.

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