There are 3 ways to get from Chambersburg to Altoona by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Shippensburg Walmart Park & Ride Lot to Market Square Transfer Centerbus 81X
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 13m$74–128Drive 83.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chambersburg to Altoonacar 83.4 mi
1h 53m$16–22Bus
- Take the bus from Lancaster Dr & Cumberland Dr to Market Square Transfer Centerbus 81X
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 41m$52–82
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chambersburg to Altoona is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chambersburg to Altoona is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Chambersburg to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Lancaster Dr & Cumberland Dr and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Chambersburg and Altoona is 187 miles. The road distance is 83.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chambersburg to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 13m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Chambersburg to Altoona, including transfers.
Chambersburg to Altoona bus services, operated by Rabbit Transit, depart from Lancaster Dr & Cumberland Dr station.
Chambersburg to Altoona bus services, operated by Rabbit Transit, arrive at Market Square Transfer Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chambersburg to Altoona is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Chambersburg to Altoona.
There are 30+ hotels available in Altoona.
What companies run services between Chambersburg, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Chambersburg to Altoona Bus Station via Lancaster Dr & Cumberland Dr, Market Square Transfer Center, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 5h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- +1 800-632-9063
- Website
- rabbittransit.org
Bus from Shippensburg Walmart Park & Ride Lot to Market Square Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.rabbittransit.org
- Adult
- $1–4
Bus from Lancaster Dr & Cumberland Dr to Market Square Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.rabbittransit.org
- Adult
- $1–5
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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