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

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There are 4 ways to get from Altoona to New Castle 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 42m
    $79–706

  2. Drive 209.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to New Castlecar car 209.7 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 16m
    $40–79

  4. Bus, fly, 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 Wilmingtontrain train
    6h 31m
    $62–942

Altoona to New Castle by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 6Th St @ Delaware St via 30th Street Station, Wilmington, and 4Th St @ French St in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to 6Th St @ Delaware St via Philadelphia Bus Station, Wilmington Bus Station, and 4Th St @ French St in around 8h 16m.

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