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 Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 27m$122–205Drive 214.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Villanova University to Penn State Universitycar 214.5 mi
4h 6m$40–57Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 49m$55–85Fly, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
6h 45m$72–405
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Villanova University to Penn State University is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Villanova University to Penn State University is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Villanova University station to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Gulph Mills Station - on street and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Villanova University to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Villanova and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Paoli Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Villanova University and Penn State University is 225 miles. The road distance is 215.8 miles.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Penn State University without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Villanova University to Penn State University, including transfers.
Villanova University to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Villanova University to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paoli Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Penn State University is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 49m.
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 $110–190 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- 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
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Villanova University to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.
Villanova University to Penn State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villanova University to Penn State University is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Villanova University to Penn State University.
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