There are 7 ways to get from Queens to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
7h 51m$66–730Drive 281.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Queens to Penn State University281.9 mi
5h 17m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus StationGreyhound US0400s
9h 55m$69–148Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)JFK - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
7h 49m$88–344Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
8h 27m$92–194Fly from Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)LGA - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
8h 27m$127–353Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)EWR - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
8h 34m$104–273
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queens to Penn State University is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Queens to Penn State University is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $50 - $75.
The distance between Queens and Penn State University is 338 miles. The road distance is 283.5 miles.
The best way to get from Queens to Penn State University without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 51m and costs $65 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Queens to Penn State University, including transfers.
The best way to get from Queens to Penn State University is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 51m and costs $65 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 9h 55m.
Yes, the driving distance between Queens to Penn State University is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Queens to Penn State University.
There are 26+ hotels available in Penn State University.
What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Jamaica to Penn State University via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 30th Street Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to Penn State University via W 34 St/5 Av, New York Midtown, Philadelphia, and Altoona Bus Station in around 9h 55m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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