There are 3 ways to get from Altoona to Harrisburg, Pa by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Altoona to Harrisburg, Pa by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Harrisburg, Pa is to bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Harrisburg, Pa is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Altoona Bus Station station and arriving at Harrisburg Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Altoona Amtrak Station station and arriving at Harrisburg. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Altoona and Harrisburg, Pa is 130 miles. The road distance is 123.6 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Harrisburg, Pa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $19 - $40.
The bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Altoona to Harrisburg, Pa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Harrisburg, Pa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Harrisburg, Pa is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $19 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
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 Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Harrisburg, Pa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Altoona to Harrisburg, Pa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Harrisburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Harrisburg, Pa is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Altoona to Harrisburg, Pa.
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