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Pennsylvania State University, Altoona - - Transportation

The closest airport is Altoona-Blair County Airport, located at a distance of about 22 miles from the city center of Altoona, PA, which offers connection flights to the much larger Washington Dulles International Airport, located in Dulles, VA.

 

Getting around in Altoona, PA

The local bus service in Altoona is provided by AMTRAN, which, in addition to Altoona, also serves Holidaysburg and select communities in the region, offering shuttle services for Penn State Altoona, as well.

 

Besides bus, depending on distance or preference, one can also drive, ride the bike or simply walk, to get around, while staying in the city.

 

The main highways, serving Altoona, include Interstate 99, which provides access to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, to the south, and Interstate 80, to the north, and U.S. Route 22, which provides east-west service and direct access to Pittsburgh and Harrisburg.

 

How to get to Pennsylvania State University, Altoona campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

 

From Altoona-Blair County Airport:

 

- Head south on Airport Entrance Rd/County Rd toward Aviation Way and turn right at PA-866 N.

- Turn left at PA-164 W/W Allegheny St and right at PA-164 W/Trail 611.

- Merge onto I-99 N/US-220 N, via the ramp to Altoona, and take exit 28 to merge onto US-22 E toward Hollidaysburg.

- Keep left at the fork, follow signs for PA-764 N/Altoona and merge onto PA-764 N, then, turn left at 7th St.

- Turn right at Chestnut Ave and left at Juniata Gap Rd.

- Turn right at E Penn Ave/Pennway Ave and take the 3rd left onto Wehnwood Rd. Continue onto Gwin Rd.