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How to get fromAltoona to New Brunswickby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Altoona to New Brunswick by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Trentontrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    6h 38m
    $160–247

  2. Drive  251.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to New Brunswickcar car 251.1 mi
    4h 56m
    $46–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus
    8h 10m
    $67–116

  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 51m
    $586–1,127

  5. Bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus bus 409
    9h 38m
    $52–110

  6. 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 Trentontrain train
    4. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain train
    6h 24m
    $86–410

  7. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    8h 50m
    $154–721

Altoona to New Brunswick by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and New Brunswick, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to New Brunswick via Trenton and Trenton Transit Center in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Albany St & Spring St via State College, Pa and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 8h 10m.

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