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How to get fromAltoona to Princetonby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Trentontrain train Pennsylvanian
    6h 58m
    $89–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus bus 409
    9h 40m
    $46–99

  3. Drive 257.2 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Princetoncar car 257.2 mi
    4h 47m
    $47–68

  4. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, 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 Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 39m
    $77–436

  5. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane PIT - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    8h 33m
    $764–1,118

Altoona to Princeton by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Trenton once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Nassau St At S Tulane St via Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St At 11Th St, Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal, and S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave in around 9h 40m.

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