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How to get fromAltoona to Albanyby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    10h 13m
    $140–306

  2. Drive 335.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to Albanycar car 335.9 mi
    6h 50m
    $62–89

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    10h 35m
    $75–192

  4. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SCE - ALB
    7h 44m
    $92–570

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus Adt A278 / ...
    10h 54m
    $132–319

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PHL - ALB
    9h
    $164–809

Altoona to Albany by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via State College, Pa and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 10h 35m.

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