There are 3 ways to get from Altoona to Shamokin by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Shamokin Dambus 29
5h 17m$134–216Drive 122.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Shamokincar 122.6 mi
2h 40m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Sunburybus 29
5h 27m$103–159
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Shamokin is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Shamokin is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Shamokin. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Sunbury via Harrisburg, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Altoona and Shamokin is 204 miles. The road distance is 123.4 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Shamokin without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Altoona to Shamokin, including transfers.
Altoona to Shamokin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Shamokin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Shamokin is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Altoona to Shamokin.
There are 20+ hotels available in Shamokin.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Shamokin, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Shamokin via Harrisburg, Pa and Sunbury in around 5h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Shamokin Dam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $16–30
- Flexible
- $30–40
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Sunbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–37
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $31–37
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 Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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