There are 4 ways to get from Villanova University to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
5h 38m$37–107Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus StationGreyhound US0400s
8h 39m$60–156Drive 212.8 mi
- Drive from Villanova University to Penn State University212.8 mi
4h 9m$39–57Fly, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)PHL - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
6h 31m$88–370
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villanova University to Penn State University is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Villanova University to Penn State University is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $35 - $60.
The distance between Villanova University and Penn State University is 225 miles. The road distance is 214.1 miles.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Villanova University to Penn State University, including transfers.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Penn State University is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $35 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 8h 39m.
Yes, the driving distance between Villanova University to Penn State University is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Villanova University to Penn State University.
There are 25+ hotels available in Penn State University.
What companies run services between Villanova University, PA, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $27–100 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–140 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $28–55
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $27–100
- Business - advance purchase
- $35–190
- Business Class
- $60–250
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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
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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