There are 4 ways to get from Altoona to Newark by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional / ...
6h 58m$80–706Drive 201.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Newarkcar 201.4 mi
4h 12m$37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newarkbus FlixBus N2601
7h 20m$41–78Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Amtraktrain
6h 15m$72–414
Altoona to Newark by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Newark is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Newark is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Newark. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Newark via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Newark. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Wilmington via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Altoona and Newark is 280 miles. The road distance is 202.6 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Newark without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $80 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Altoona to Newark, including transfers.
Altoona to Newark bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Newark is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $80 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Newark, DE, USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Delaware Ave @ Academy St via 30th Street Station, Wilmington, and Wilmington Tc in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Newark via Philadelphia Bus Station in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Newark bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Altoona to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Newark is 203 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Altoona to Newark.
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