What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Altoona is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 6h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Altoona?

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

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Altoona?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Manhattan to Altoona?

The distance between Manhattan and Altoona is 325 miles. The road distance is 277.3 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $90 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Altoona?

The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station takes 6h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Altoona bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Altoona train from?

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

Train or bus from Manhattan to Altoona?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Altoona is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Manhattan to Altoona bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manhattan to Altoona train arrive?

Manhattan to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Manhattan to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Altoona is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Manhattan to Altoona.

How do I get a train ticket from Manhattan to Altoona?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manhattan to Altoona?

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Where can I stay near Altoona?

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There are 7 ways to get from Manhattan to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 20m
$90–200
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
6h 55m
$45–85
Drive 275.7 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Altoonacar 275.7 mi
5h
$51–73
Fly from Laguardia Airport, 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
8h 4m
$108–557
Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
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
6h 51m
$86–746
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
7h 30m
$49–92
Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane EWR - PIT
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 11m
$555–1,135

Manhattan to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 322.6 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Altoona Bus Station via State College Bus Station in around 6h 55m.

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