There are 4 ways to get from Altoona to West Chester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Paoli Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 58m$73–143Drive 201.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to West Chestercar 201.7 mi
3h 48m$37–54Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 45m$43–77Bus, fly, line 104 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 bus from 69th St Transit Center to Chestnut St & Darlington Stbus
6h 18m$67–406
Altoona to West Chester by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to West Chester is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to West Chester is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to West Chester. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Chestnut St & Darlington St via Market St & 11th St and 69th St Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to West Chester station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Paoli Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Altoona and West Chester is 228 miles. The road distance is 202.9 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to West Chester without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Altoona to West Chester, including transfers.
Altoona to West Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to West Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to West Chester is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and West Chester, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Paoli Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 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
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Paoli Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- 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
- $35–75
- 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/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from 69th St Transit Center to Chestnut St & Darlington St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to West Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Altoona to West Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paoli Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to West Chester is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Altoona to West Chester.
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