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

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There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Penn State University by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
    15h 29m
    $107–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
    17h 4m
    $86–172

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
    18h 37m
    $165–312

  4. Drive 512.7 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Penn State Universitycar512.7 mi
    9h 19m
    $94–136

  5. Fly Purdue University Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)planeLAF - JST
    2. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi
    10h 8m
    $146–471

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)planeORD - JST
    3. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi
    6h 26m
    $191–490

  7. Fly Purdue University Airport to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)planeLAF - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
    8h 45m
    $112–454

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)planeORD - SCE
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
    8h 44m
    $152–473

Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Penn State University via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 15h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Penn State University via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 18h 37m.

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