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$123–227Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Ppa Bus Terminalbus 551
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 44m$49–91Drive 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 36m$68–458Train, 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 44m$121–533
Atlantic City to Altoona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlantic City to Altoona is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 7h 44m.
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 44m.
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 $120 - $230.
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 $120 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 7h 44m.
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 Philadelphia Bus Station in around 7h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–390
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Ppa Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Atlantic City to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Ppa Bus Terminal 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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