There are 3 ways to get from Kennett Square to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 14m$126–211Drive 195.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kennett Square to Altoonacar 195.5 mi
4h 4m$36–52Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h 27m$95–145
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kennett Square to Altoona is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kennett Square to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kennett Square to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from West Chester Transit Center and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Kennett Square to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Downingtown Amtrak and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Harrisburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Kennett Square and Altoona is 216 miles. The road distance is 196.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kennett Square to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Kennett Square to Altoona, including transfers.
Kennett Square to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Kennett Square to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Downingtown Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Kennett Square to Altoona is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Kennett Square, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Kennett Square to Altoona Amtrak Station via Downingtown Amtrak and Harrisburg in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kennett Square to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.
Kennett Square to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Harrisburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kennett Square to Altoona is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Kennett Square to Altoona.
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