There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Glenside 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
5h 53m$82–158Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 8m$40–74Drive 222.3 mi
- Drive from Altoona to Glensidecar 222.3 mi
4h 10m$41–59Bus 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
5h 38m$64–403Train 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
7h 24m$145–844
Altoona to Glenside by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Glenside is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Glenside is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Glenside station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Glenside. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Glenside via Gray 30th St Station and Suburban Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Altoona and Glenside is 247 miles. The road distance is 223.6 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Glenside without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Altoona to Glenside, including transfers.
Altoona to Glenside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Glenside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Glenside is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Glenside, Montgomery County, 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 $35–75 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
- $50–380
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
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
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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
- $35–75
- 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/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Glenside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Altoona to Glenside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Glenside is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Altoona to Glenside.
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