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How to get fromMassachusetts to Altoonaby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    11h 40m
    $204–330

  2. Drive  472.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Altoonacar car 472.9 mi
    8h 28m
    $81–117

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 5m
    $90–156

  4. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane BOS - MDT
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 40m
    $133–504

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    11h 43m
    $226–992

  6. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane BOS - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 22m
    $472–1,052

Massachusetts to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Massachusetts, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Altoona Bus Station via Newark Penn Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 13h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Altoona Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station in around 11h 43m.

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