There are 5 ways to get from New Bern to Altoona by plane, bus, train, car, 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, 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 29m$86–417Drive 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 47m$132–283Bus, 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
16h 6m$122–243Bus
- 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
17h 23m$98–169
New Bern to Altoona by bus and train
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 and bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $85 - $420.
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 17h 23m.
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 47m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 7h 29m 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.
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.
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What companies run services between New Bern, NC, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
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 17h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- 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
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- 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
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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