There are 3 ways to get from Altoona to Dover by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train via Philadelphia
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain Mne
7h 59m$96–779Drive 235.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Dovercar 235.8 mi
4h 14m$43–63Train
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain Mne / ...
8h 10m$103–227
Altoona to Dover by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Dover is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Dover is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Dover via 30th Street Station, Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Altoona and Dover is 349 miles. The road distance is 237.2 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Dover without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 59m and costs $95 - $800.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Altoona to Dover, including transfers.
Altoona to Dover train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
Altoona to Dover train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Dover is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Altoona to Dover.
There are 74+ hotels available in Dover.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Dover, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Dover via 30th Street Station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 7h 59m.
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
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Broad St to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Newark Broad St to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
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