There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to North Wales by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 21m$82–159Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 36m$39–71Drive 219.9 mi
- Drive from Altoona to North Walescar 219.9 mi
4h 11m$41–58Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, 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 Suburban Station to North Walestrain
6h 6m$64–392Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDT - PHL
7h 52m$144–844
Altoona to North Wales by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to North Wales is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to North Wales is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to North Wales station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to North Wales. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at North Wales via Gray 30th St Station and Suburban Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Altoona and North Wales is 258 miles. The road distance is 221.2 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to North Wales without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Altoona to North Wales, including transfers.
Altoona to North Wales bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to North Wales train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to North Wales is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and North Wales, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- 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
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Suburban Station to North Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to North Wales bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Altoona to North Wales train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to North Wales is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Altoona to North Wales.
There are 164+ hotels available in North Wales.