There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton Station to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 39m$83–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal to Market St At 11Th Stbus 409
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
9h 55m$42–95Drive 248.6 mi
- Drive from Hamilton Station to Altoonacar 248.6 mi
4h 39m$46–66Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- 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
7h 1m$74–420
Hamilton Station to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton Station to Altoona is to bus which costs $40 - $95 and takes 9h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton Station to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton Station station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Rail Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton Station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Trenton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Hamilton Station and Altoona is 270 miles. The road distance is 250.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton Station to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Hamilton Station to Altoona, including transfers.
Hamilton Station to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal station.
Hamilton Station to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.
The best way to get from Hamilton Station to Altoona is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Hamilton Station, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton Rail Station to Altoona Bus Station via Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal, Market St At 11Th St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 9h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal to Market St At 11Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton Station to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Market St At 11Th St station.
Hamilton Station to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton Station to Altoona is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Hamilton Station to Altoona.
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