What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Altoona is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Broad St & Glenwood Av and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Bristol and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Bristol to Altoona?

The distance between Bristol and Altoona is 256 miles. The road distance is 240.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $70 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Altoona?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Bristol to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Altoona bus from?

Bristol to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Altoona train from?

Bristol to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Altoona?

The best way to get from Bristol to Altoona is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Bristol to Altoona bus arrive?

Bristol to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.

Where does the Bristol to Altoona train arrive?

Bristol to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Altoona is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Bristol to Altoona.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 29+ hotels available in Altoona.

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 8m
$73–163
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 34m
$41–76
Drive 239.2 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Altoonacar 239.2 mi
4h 26m
$44–64
Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
6h 36m
$64–412
Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane PHL - MDT
2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 48m
$92–468

Bristol to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

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6h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Bristol, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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