There are 8 ways to get from New Bern to Altoona by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
best- Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane EWN - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
7h 20m$87–418Drive 440.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bern to Altoonacar 440.5 mi
9h 11m$81–117Bus, train via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus
- Take the train from Wilson to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
15h 22mBus, train
- Take the bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus
- Take the train from Wilson to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
15h 41mFly Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane EWN - AOO
4h 59m$224–721Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Take the taxi from New Bern to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane OAJ - AOO
6h 29m$250–656Bus to Greenville, fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Take the bus from New Bern to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus
- Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane PGV - AOO
7h 20m$240–745Bus
- Take the bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus
- Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
16h 58m
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Bern to Altoona is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from New Bern to Altoona is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $220 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bern to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Wilson Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 58m.
The distance between New Bern and Altoona is 455 miles. The road distance is 443 miles.
The best way to get from New Bern to Altoona without a car is to bus and train via Harrisburg which takes 15h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from New Bern to Altoona, including transfers.
New Bern to Altoona bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from New Bern to Altoona is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $220 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 58m.
New Bern to Altoona bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilson station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bern to Altoona is 443 miles. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from New Bern to Altoona.
What companies run services between New Bern, NC, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
American Airlines and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Altoona Bus Station via Wilson, Wilson Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 16h 58m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport via Atlanta, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Greenville to Altoona–Blair County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- 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 Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Bern to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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