Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Bensalem

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Bensalem by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, subway, 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.

  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    6h 15m
    $132–204

  2. Drive  234.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to Bensalemcar car 234.2 mi
    4h 14m
    $40–58

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    7h 43m
    $47–72

  4. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly, subway, line 20 bus

    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
    3. Take the subway from Drexel Station at 30th St to Frankford Transit Centersubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Frankford Transit Center - Rts 20 & 50 to Medford Rd & Lester Rdbus bus
    6h 8m
    $60–388

  5. 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 51m
    $119–464

Altoona to Bensalem by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Altoona to Bensalem.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 251.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There