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How to get fromAltoona to Elizabethby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Altoona to Elizabeth by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    6h 38m
    $82–747

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421 / ...
    8h 31m
    $46–93

  3. Drive  260.4 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Elizabethcar car 260.4 mi
    4h 52m
    $48–69

  4. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane PIT - EWR
    6h 53m
    $530–1,067

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    7h 21m
    $86–192

  6. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane PIT - LGA
    8h 19m
    $120–635

  7. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    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 train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    6h 27m
    $75–988

  8. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane PIT - JFK
    8h 16m
    $546–1,198

Altoona to Elizabeth by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Elizabeth, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Elizabeth via 30th Street Station and Newark Penn Station in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to E Jersey St At Madison Ave via Philadelphia Bus Station and Newark Penn Station in around 8h 31m.

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