There are 3 ways to get from Greencastle to Altoona by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lancaster Dr & Cumberland Dr to Market Square Transfer Centerbus 81X
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 30m$98–162Drive 82.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Greencastle to Altoonacar 82.3 mi
1h 56m$15–22Bus
- 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 49m$77–112
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greencastle to Altoona is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Greencastle to Altoona is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Greencastle 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 49m.
The distance between Greencastle and Altoona is 201 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.
The best way to get from Greencastle to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 30m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Greencastle to Altoona, including transfers.
Greencastle to Altoona bus services, operated by Rabbit Transit, depart from Lancaster Dr & Cumberland Dr station.
Greencastle to Altoona bus services, operated by Rabbit Transit, arrive at Market Square Transfer Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greencastle to Altoona is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Greencastle to Altoona.
There are 29+ hotels available in Altoona.
What companies run services between Greencastle, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Greencastle to Altoona Bus Station via Lancaster Dr & Cumberland Dr, Market Square Transfer Center, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 5h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-632-9063
- Website
- Rabbit Transit
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
- Rabbit Transit
- Adult
- $1–5
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
- Rabbit Transit
- Adult
- $1–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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