What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Altoona is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Altoona is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Long Island to Altoona?

The distance between Long Island and Altoona is 328 miles. The road distance is 279.3 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Altoona without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 24m and costs $80 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Altoona?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Long Island to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Altoona bus from?

Long Island to Altoona bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Altoona train from?

Long Island to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Altoona?

The best way to get from Long Island to Altoona is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 24m and costs $80 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Long Island to Altoona bus arrive?

Long Island to Altoona bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at State College, Pa station.

Where does the Long Island to Altoona train arrive?

Long Island to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Altoona is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Long Island to Altoona.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 28+ hotels available in Altoona.

Long Island to Altoona - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Long Island to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 24m
$83–743
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus New York
2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h 39m
$49–88
Drive 277.6 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Altoonacar 277.6 mi
5h 9m
$51–74
Fly, train
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane LGA - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 33m
$109–573
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 42m
$83–193
Bus via Harrisburg (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h 44m
$53–93

Long Island to Altoona by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 325.8 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a subway from Roosevelt Island to Altoona Amtrak Station via 34 St-Herald Sq, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and 30th Street Station in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to Altoona Bus Station via 7 Av/ W 36 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and State College Bus Station in around 8h 39m.

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