There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
4h 56m$75–160Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 25m$35–70Drive 225.5 mi
- Drive from Altoona to Philadelphiacar 225.5 mi
4h 13m$42–60Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
- 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
4h 49m$62–409Train 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
6h 36m$142–840
Altoona to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Altoona Bus Station station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Altoona Amtrak Station station and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Altoona and Philadelphia is 234 miles. The road distance is 226.8 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $75 - $160.
The train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30Th Street Station takes 4h 56m including transfers and departs once daily.
Altoona to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Philadelphia is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Philadelphia, 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
- $50–390
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
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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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 Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Altoona to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Philadelphia is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Altoona to Philadelphia.
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