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

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There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to New Jersey by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Philadelphia (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 Newark Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    6h 12m
    $94–753

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    7h 53m
    $48–91

  3. Drive 261.7 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Newarkcar car 261.7 mi
    4h 40m
    $48–69

  4. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, 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 Trentontrain train
    5h 35m
    $71–411

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    6h 27m
    $100–210

  6. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDT - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    7h 21m
    $151–863

Altoona to New Jersey by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Station via 30th Street Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Newark Penn Station via Philadelphia Bus Station in around 7h 53m.

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