Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Jersey City

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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 32m
    $96–756

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421 / ...
    9h 13m
    $47–97

  3. Drive 267.2 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Jersey Citycar car 267.2 mi
    4h 48m
    $49–71

  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
    7h 41m
    $541–1,083

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    7h 20m
    $101–210

  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 4m
    $123–571

  7. 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
    7h 48m
    $702–1,203

  8. 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 21m
    $83–993

Altoona to Jersey City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Altoona to Jersey City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 318.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Journal Square via 30th Street Station and Newark Penn Station in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to West Side Ave At Fairmount Ave via Harrisburg Bus Station and Newark Penn Station in around 9h 13m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers