There are 4 ways to get from Altoona to Plymouth Meeting 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 44m$79–159Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 48m$38–70Drive 214.7 mi
- Drive from Altoona to Plymouth Meetingcar 214.7 mi
3h 56m$40–57Bus, fly, train, line 51 bus
- 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 Gray 30th St Station to Chestnut Hill Westtrain
- Take the bus from Germantown Av & Bethlehem Pk to Germantown Pk & Marple Lnbus
6h 34m$67–395
Altoona to Plymouth Meeting by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Plymouth Meeting is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Plymouth Meeting is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Plymouth Meeting. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Chemical Rd & Germantown Pk - MBNS via Juniper St & Commerce St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Plymouth Meeting. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Chestnut Hill West via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Altoona and Plymouth Meeting is 249 miles. The road distance is 215.9 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Plymouth Meeting without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Altoona to Plymouth Meeting, including transfers.
Altoona to Plymouth Meeting bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Plymouth Meeting train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Plymouth Meeting is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Plymouth Meeting, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station twice 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
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
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- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Chestnut Hill West
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Germantown Av & Bethlehem Pk to Germantown Pk & Marple Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Plymouth Meeting bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Altoona to Plymouth Meeting train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Plymouth Meeting is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Altoona to Plymouth Meeting.
There are 760+ hotels available in Plymouth Meeting.