What is the cheapest way to get from Altoona to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Chester is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altoona to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Altoona to Chester is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Altoona and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Colonial Heights via Harrisburg Bus Station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Altoona and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Altoona to Chester?

The distance between Altoona and Chester is 384 miles. The road distance is 263.2 miles.

How do I travel from Altoona to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Altoona to Chester without a car is to bus which takes 10h 19m and costs $80 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Altoona to Chester?

It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Altoona to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Chester bus from?

Altoona to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Chester train from?

Altoona to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Altoona to Chester?

The best way to get from Altoona to Chester is to bus which takes 10h 19m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can train via Philadelphia, which costs $170 - $950 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Altoona to Chester bus arrive?

Altoona to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the Altoona to Chester train arrive?

Altoona to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Altoona to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Chester is 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Altoona to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Altoona to Chester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Altoona to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Altoona to Chester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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best
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Colonial Heightsbus
10h 19m
$82–135
Drive 261.6 mi
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1. Drive from Altoona to Chestercar 261.6 mi
5h 33m
$48–69
Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 5m
$173–927
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane SCE - RIC
6h 51m
$103–416
Bus via Washington
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus
13h 11m
$67–112
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
15h 21m
$195–399

Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights

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Distance: 381.9 mi
Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Chester, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Chester via Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Colonial Heights in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Chester via 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 11h 5m.

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