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

The cheapest way to get from Elizabethtown to Altoona is to bus which costs $24 - $55 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elizabethtown to Altoona is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Elizabethtown and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Elizabethtown station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg Bus Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Elizabethtown and Altoona?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Elizabethtown to Altoona?

The distance between Elizabethtown and Altoona is 149 miles. The road distance is 140.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elizabethtown to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $45 - $100.

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

The train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station takes 3h 6m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Elizabethtown to Altoona bus from?

Elizabethtown to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elizabethtown to Altoona train from?

Elizabethtown to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Elizabethtown to Altoona?

The best way to get from Elizabethtown to Altoona is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Elizabethtown to Altoona bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elizabethtown to Altoona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elizabethtown to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Elizabethtown to Altoona is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Elizabethtown to Altoona.

How do I get a train ticket from Elizabethtown to Altoona?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Elizabethtown to Altoona?

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Where can I stay near Altoona?

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There are 3 ways to get from Elizabethtown to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
3h 6m
$45–100
Bus (Greyhound)
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1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
4h 14m
$24–51
Drive 139.8 mi
1. Drive from Elizabethtown to Altoonacar 139.8 mi
2h 53m
$26–37

Elizabethtown to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 147.7 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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