There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to Chester 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
6h 1m$78–156Drive 217.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Chestercar 217.3 mi
4h 14m$40–58Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 30m$42–74Bus 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 59m$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 45m$141–841Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PIT - PHL
7h 36m$160–928
Altoona to Chester by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Chester is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Av of the States & 7th St via Market St & 11th St and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Chester Transit Center via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Altoona and Chester is 246 miles. The road distance is 218.5 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Chester without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Altoona to Chester, including transfers.
Altoona to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Chester is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Chester, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station once 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
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
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
- $75–160
- 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
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- 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
- Once 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Altoona to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Chester is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Altoona to Chester.
There are 1023+ hotels available in Chester.