There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to 30th Street Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
4h 56m$70–160Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 35m$38–70Drive 224.6 mi
- Drive from Altoona to 30th Street Stationcar 224.6 mi
4h 12m$41–60Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
4h 44m$61–389Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDT - PHL
6h 31m$141–841
Altoona to 30th Street Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to 30th Street Station is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to 30th Street Station is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to 30th Street Station station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Altoona Amtrak Station station and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Altoona and 30th Street Station is 234 miles. The road distance is 225.9 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to 30th Street Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $70 - $160.
The train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30Th Street Station takes 4h 56m including transfers and departs once daily.
Altoona to 30th Street Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to 30th Street Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to 30th Street Station is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and 30th Street Station, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to 30th Street Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Altoona to 30th Street Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to 30th Street Station is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Altoona to 30th Street Station.
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