There are 7 ways to get from Altoona to Long Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
6h 58m$84–737Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from State College, Pa to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Pittsburgh
7h 5m$50–83Drive 276.8 mi
- Drive from Altoona to Brooklyncar 276.8 mi
5h 8m$51–73Train, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane PIT - LGA
6h 46m$115–665Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 11m$88–189Bus via Harrisburg (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
8h 50m$58–100Train, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PIT - JFK
6h 54m$530–1,165
Altoona to Long Island by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Long Island is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Long Island is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via State College, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Roosevelt Island via 30th Street Station and 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Altoona and Long Island is 328 miles. The road distance is 278.4 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Long Island without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 6h 58m and costs $80 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Altoona to Long Island, including transfers.
Altoona to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Long Island is to train via Philadelphia which takes 6h 58m and costs $80 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Roosevelt Island via 30th Street Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Queens Plaza via State College, Pa, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
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
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College, Pa to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Altoona to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.
Altoona to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Long Island is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Altoona to Long Island.
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