There are 4 ways to get from Morristown to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (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
7h 52m$144–826Drive 243.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morristown to Altoonacar 243.1 mi
4h 25m$43–63Bus via Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop
- Take the bus from Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 198 / ...
- 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 6m$69–121Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
9h 33m$57–102
Morristown to Altoona by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Morristown to Altoona is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Morristown to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Morristown to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Speedwell Ave At Cattano Ave and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop, Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Morristown to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Morristown and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via BROAD STREET station, Newark Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Morristown and Altoona is 338 miles. The road distance is 244.5 miles.
The best way to get from Morristown to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $140 - $850.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Morristown to Altoona, including transfers.
Morristown to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop station.
Morristown to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Morristown to Altoona is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Morristown, Morris County, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Morristown to Altoona Amtrak Station via Newark Broad St, BROAD STREET station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, and 30th Street Station in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Speedwell Ave At Cattano Ave to Altoona Bus Station via Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and State College Bus Station in around 9h 6m.
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
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–24
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $35–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Morristown to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Morristown to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morristown to Altoona is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Morristown to Altoona.
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