There are 5 ways to get from Middlesex to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 11m$81–756Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain Tre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
11h$39–96Bus
- Take the bus from Boundbrook Rd At 4Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
9h 44m$51–120Drive 246.1 mi
- Drive from Middlesex to Altoonacar 246.1 mi
4h 49m$45–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 27m$83–206
Middlesex to Altoona by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Middlesex to Altoona is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Middlesex to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Middlesex to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Boundbrook Rd At 4Th St and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Middlesex to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Dunellen and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Middlesex and Altoona is 336 miles. The road distance is 247.5 miles.
The best way to get from Middlesex to Altoona without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 8h 11m and costs $80 - $800.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Middlesex to Altoona, including transfers.
Middlesex to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Boundbrook Rd At 4Th St station.
Middlesex to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Middlesex to Altoona is to train via Philadelphia which takes 8h 11m and costs $80 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 9h 44m.
What companies run services between Middlesex, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Boundbrook Rd At 1St St to Altoona Amtrak Station via S Washington Ave At New Market Rd, Dunellen, Newark Penn Station, and 30th Street Station in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boundbrook Rd At 4Th St to Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station in around 9h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Boundbrook Rd At 4Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
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- Adults
- $10–35
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More Questions & Answers
Middlesex to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Middlesex to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middlesex to Altoona is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Middlesex to Altoona.
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