There are 6 ways to get from Massachusetts to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
11h 43m$131–902Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane BOS - MDT
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 40m$83–429Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
12h 30m$89–155Drive 472.8 mi
- Drive from Boston to Altoonacar 472.8 mi
8h 26m$87–125Bus via Harrisburg (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
13h 20m$84–143Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane BOS - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 23m$440–1,017
Massachusetts to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Massachusetts to Altoona is to bus via Harrisburg which costs $80 - $150 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Massachusetts to Altoona is to fly and train which takes 7h 40m and costs $80 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Massachusetts to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Massachusetts to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
The distance between Massachusetts and Altoona is 557 miles. The road distance is 475.6 miles.
The best way to get from Massachusetts to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs $130 - $900.
It takes approximately 11h 43m to get from Massachusetts to Altoona, including transfers.
Massachusetts to Altoona bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Massachusetts to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Massachusetts to Altoona is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs $130 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Massachusetts, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Boston to Altoona Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station in around 11h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Altoona Bus Station via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and State College Bus Station in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Massachusetts to Altoona bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Massachusetts to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Massachusetts to Altoona is 476 miles. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Massachusetts to Altoona.
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