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How to get fromBoston to Altoonaby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, ferry, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Altoona by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, ferry, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    11h 40m
    $204–330

  2. Ferry, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane BOS - SCE
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 32m
    $77–427

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 33m
    $90–144

  4. Drive  472.8 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Altoonacar car 472.8 mi
    8h 26m
    $87–125

  5. Ferry, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane BOS - MDT
    3. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 50m
    $130–502

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    11h 43m
    $226–992

  7. Ferry, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane BOS - PIT
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 36m
    $474–1,060

  8. Ferry, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BOS - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 26m
    $296–1,164

Boston to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station in around 12h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Altoona Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station in around 11h 43m.

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