There are 4 ways to get from Horsham to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 49m$79–169Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 38m$41–76Drive 222.9 mi
- Drive from Horsham to Altoonacar 222.9 mi
4h 10m$41–59Line 55 bus, subway, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Easton Rd & Horsham Rd - 2 to Olney Transit Center - Rt 55bus
- Take the subway from Olney Transit Center - B1 to 15th St/City Hallsubway
- 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 23m$67–415
Horsham to Altoona by bus, subway, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Horsham to Altoona is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Horsham to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Horsham to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Easton Rd & Horsham Rd - 2 and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Horsham to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Olney Transit Center - B1 and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 15th St/City Hall and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Horsham and Altoona is 254 miles. The road distance is 224.2 miles.
The best way to get from Horsham to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Horsham to Altoona, including transfers.
Horsham to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Horsham to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Horsham to Altoona is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Horsham, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Subway from Olney Transit Center - B1 to 15th St/City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Easton Rd & Horsham Rd - 2 to Olney Transit Center - Rt 55
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Horsham to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.
Horsham to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Horsham to Altoona is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Horsham to Altoona.
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