What is the cheapest way to get from Altoona to New Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Altoona to New Castle is to bus which costs $19 - $45 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altoona to New Castle?

The fastest way to get from Altoona to New Castle is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Altoona and New Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to New Castle. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Transit Center, PA via East Busway At Penn Station D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Altoona to New Castle?

The distance between Altoona and New Castle is 167 miles. The road distance is 125.6 miles.

How do I travel from Altoona to New Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Altoona to New Castle without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $35 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Altoona to New Castle?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Altoona to New Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altoona to New Castle bus from?

Altoona to New Castle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.

Where does the Altoona to New Castle bus arrive?

Altoona to New Castle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Can I drive from Altoona to New Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to New Castle is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Altoona to New Castle.

Where can I stay near New Castle?

There are 24+ hotels available in New Castle.

Altoona to New Castle - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Altoona to New Castle by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
2. Take the bus from East Busway At Penn Station D to Transit Center, PAbus Pittsburgh Outbound
5h 4m
$38–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
2. Take the bus from East Busway At Penn Station D to Transit Center, PAbus Pittsburgh Outbound
5h 55m
$20–44
Drive 124.9 mi
1. Drive from Altoona to New Castlecar 124.9 mi
2h 39m
$23–33

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Distance: 166.1 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Transit Center, PA via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and East Busway At Penn Station D in around 5h 55m.

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