There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Penn State University by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane SEA - JST
- Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi
9h 46m$208–663Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane SEA - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
11h 42m$150–580Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 11h$1,541–2,380Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
2d 17h$529–804Drive 2,564.8 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Penn State Universitycar 2,564.8 mi
41h 49m$469–677Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane SEA - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 30m$222–764
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Penn State University is to fly and bus which costs $150 - $600 and takes 11h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Penn State University is to fly and taxi which takes 9h 46m and costs $200 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
The distance between Seattle and Penn State University is 2255 miles. The road distance is 2579.8 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 2 days 11h and costs $1,500 - $2,400.
It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Seattle to Penn State University, including transfers.
Seattle to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Penn State University is to train which takes 2 days 11h and costs $1,500 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 2 days 17h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Seattle 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 Seattle Bus Station to Penn State University via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 2d 17h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–270
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Penn State University is 3h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 10:17 AM in Seattle and 1:17 PM in Penn State University.
Seattle to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Penn State University is 2580 miles. It takes approximately 41h 49m to drive from Seattle to Penn State University.
There are 21+ hotels available in Penn State University.







