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How to get fromNew Brunswick to Altoonaby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    7h 1m
    $154–252

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    8h 25m
    $41–81

  3. Drive  251.3 mi

    1. Drive from New Brunswick to Altoonacar car 251.3 mi
    4h 57m
    $46–67

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane EWR - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 16m
    $584–1,131

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 50m
    $66–113

  6. Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain train
    2. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane PHL - SCE
    4. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 24m
    $90–440

New Brunswick to Altoona by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between New Brunswick, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from New Brunswick to Altoona Amtrak Station via Trenton Transit Center and Trenton in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany St & Spring St to Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station in around 8h 50m.

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