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How to get fromHartford to Altoonaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Hartford to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 22m
    $122–884

  2. Drive 372.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hartford to Altoonacar car 372.3 mi
    6h 37m
    $68–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hartford to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to State Collegebus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 30m
    $122–175

  4. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane BDL - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h
    $83–376

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    10h 51m
    $140–290

  6. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 15m
    $126–185

  7. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane BDL - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 5m
    $87–363

  8. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BDL - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h
    $135–556

Hartford to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via New Haven and 30th Street Station in around 10h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hartford to Altoona Bus Station via New York, State College, and State College Bus Station in around 10h 30m.

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