There are 5 ways to get from Cherry Hill to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 1m$78–171Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 40m$37–75Drive 232.1 mi
- Drive from Cherry Hill to Altoonacar 232.1 mi
4h 25m$43–62Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- 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
6h 29m$64–421Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane PHL - MDT
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 41m$92–476
Cherry Hill to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherry Hill to Altoona is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cherry Hill to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherry Hill to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Cherry Hill and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherry Hill to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Cherry Hill and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Cherry Hill and Altoona is 248 miles. The road distance is 233.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cherry Hill to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Cherry Hill to Altoona, including transfers.
Cherry Hill to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Cherry Hill to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Cherry Hill to Altoona is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Cherry Hill, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
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
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $35–70
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Cherry Hill to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.
Cherry Hill to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherry Hill to Altoona is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Cherry Hill to Altoona.
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