There are 4 ways to get from Altoona to Atlantic City by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
7h 25m$51–89Train
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
7h 31m$131–223Drive 286.4 mi
- Drive from Altoona to Atlantic Citycar 286.4 mi
5h 22m$53–76Bus, fly, train
- 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
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain
7h 19m$59–407
Altoona to Atlantic City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Atlantic City is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Atlantic City is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Atlantic City. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal via Ppa Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Atlantic City. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Atlantic City Rail Terminal via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Altoona and Atlantic City is 300 miles. The road distance is 288.1 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Atlantic City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Altoona to Atlantic City, including transfers.
Altoona to Atlantic City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Atlantic City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Atlantic City is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Atlantic City, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal via Ppa Bus Terminal in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal via 30th Street Station in around 7h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
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Booking & Getting There
Altoona to Atlantic City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Altoona to Atlantic City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Atlantic City is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Altoona to Atlantic City.
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