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

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There are 4 ways to get from Altoona to New Castle County by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (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 Wilmingtontrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    6h 38m
    $82–705

  2. Drive 211.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to New Castle Countycar car 211.2 mi
    4h 23m
    $39–56

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0355 / ...
    8h 17m
    $43–82

  4. Bus, fly, train, line 040 bus

    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 Wilmingtontrain train
    4. Take the bus from King St @ 3Rd St to Us Rt 40 @ Governors Sq Plaza 2bus bus
    6h 31m
    $96–986

Altoona to New Castle County by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and New Castle County, DE, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Us 40 @ Best Western Plus Hotel via 30th Street Station, Wilmington, and King St @ 3Rd St in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Us Rt 40 @ Walther Rd via Philadelphia Bus Station, Wilmington Bus Station, and King St @ 3Rd St in around 8h 17m.

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