There are 3 ways to get from Downingtown to Altoona by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
4h 48m$63–131Drive 191.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downingtown to Altoonacar 191.2 mi
3h 55m$35–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 7m$43–86
Downingtown to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downingtown to Altoona is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Downingtown to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Downingtown to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Downingtown Amtrak and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Harrisburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Downingtown and Altoona is 202 miles. The road distance is 192.3 miles.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Downingtown to Altoona, including transfers.
Downingtown to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Downingtown Amtrak station.
Downingtown to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Harrisburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downingtown to Altoona is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Downingtown to Altoona.
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What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Downingtown Amtrak to Altoona Amtrak Station via Harrisburg in around 4h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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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