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

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There are 5 ways to get from Scranton to Penn State University by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pabus815
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus StationbusGreyhound US0400s
    6h 28m
    $76–197

  2. Drive 184.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Scranton to Penn State Universitycar184.7 mi
    3h 19m
    $34–49

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)planeAVP - JST
    2. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi
    4h 23m
    $177–499

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Scranton, PA to Harrisburg, PAbusOurBus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak StationtrainPennsylvanian
    6h 51m
    $57–118

  5. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre, PA to Harrisburg, PAbusOurBus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus StationbusGreyhound US0400s
    7h 55m
    $72–162

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Scranton, PA to Penn State University via Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wilkes Barre, Pa, State College Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 6h 28m.

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