There are 5 ways to get from Atlantic City to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain Atlc
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 10m$78–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Market St At 11Th Stbus 551
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 48m$43–99Drive 285.9 mi
- Drive from Atlantic City to Altoonacar 285.9 mi
5h 23m$53–76Train, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
7h 38m$68–435Train, fly to Harrisburg International Airport
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane PHL - MDT
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 50m$92–485
Atlantic City to Altoona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlantic City to Altoona is to bus which costs $40 - $100 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Atlantic City to Altoona is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlantic City to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlantic City to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Atlantic City Rail Terminal and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Atlantic City and Altoona is 302 miles. The road distance is 287.5 miles.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $75 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Atlantic City to Altoona, including transfers.
Atlantic City to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal station.
Atlantic City to Altoona train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Atlantic City Rail Terminal station.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Altoona is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $75 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Atlantic City, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Altoona Bus Station via Market St At 11Th St and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 7h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–25
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–25
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Market St At 11Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–24
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Atlantic City to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Market St At 11Th St station.
Atlantic City to Altoona train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlantic City to Altoona is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Atlantic City to Altoona.
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