There are 4 ways to get from Altoona to Longwood Gardens 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 Harrisburgtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Downingtown Amtraktrain Keystone Service
5h 22m$119–211Drive 199.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Longwood Gardenscar 199.1 mi
4h 5m$37–53Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h 1m$82–128Bus, fly, train
- 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
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain
5h 48m$126–1,014
Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Longwood Gardens is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Longwood Gardens is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Longwood Gardens. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at New St & Chestnut St - FS via Market St & 11th St and 69th St Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Longwood Gardens. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Downingtown Amtrak via Harrisburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Altoona and Longwood Gardens is 215 miles. The road distance is 200.3 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Longwood Gardens without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Altoona to Longwood Gardens, including transfers.
Altoona to Longwood Gardens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Longwood Gardens train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Longwood Gardens is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Longwood Gardens, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Longwood Gardens via Harrisburg and Downingtown Amtrak in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 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
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Longwood Gardens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Altoona to Longwood Gardens train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Harrisburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Longwood Gardens is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Altoona to Longwood Gardens.
There are 178+ hotels available in Longwood Gardens.