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

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There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to Ardmore 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 Paoli Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    5h 22m
    $71–143

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    6h 37m
    $39–70

  3. Drive 216.5 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Ardmorecar car 216.5 mi
    4h 4m
    $40–58

  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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SCE - PHL
    5h 31m
    $64–392

  5. Train via Harrisburg (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Ardmore Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service
    5h 24m
    $72–151

  6. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDT - PHL
    7h 17m
    $144–844

Altoona to Ardmore by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Ardmore, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Paoli Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 24m. 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.

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