There are 3 ways to get from East Brunswick to Altoona by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 43m$95–202Drive 256.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Brunswick to Altoonacar 256.6 mi
5h 4m$47–68Fly, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane EWR - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h$559–1,110
East Brunswick to Altoona by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Brunswick to Altoona is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from East Brunswick to Altoona is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from East Brunswick to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Trenton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between East Brunswick and Altoona is 298 miles. The road distance is 258.1 miles.
The best way to get from East Brunswick to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs $90 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from East Brunswick to Altoona, including transfers.
East Brunswick to Altoona train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
East Brunswick to Altoona train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Trenton Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Brunswick to Altoona is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from East Brunswick to Altoona.
There are 30+ hotels available in Altoona.
What companies run services between East Brunswick, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ryders Ln At Red Coat Dr# to Altoona Amtrak Station via George St At Albany St, New Brunswick, Trenton Transit Center, and Trenton in around 7h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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