What is the cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Altoona is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Jersey to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between New Jersey and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from New Jersey station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between New Jersey and Altoona?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from New Jersey to Altoona?

The distance between New Jersey and Altoona is 315 miles. The road distance is 263.6 miles.

How do I travel from New Jersey to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $100 - $210.

How long does it take to get from New Jersey to Altoona?

The train from Newark, Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station takes 6h 3m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the New Jersey to Altoona bus from?

New Jersey to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the New Jersey to Altoona train from?

New Jersey to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from New Jersey to Altoona?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Altoona is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the New Jersey to Altoona bus arrive?

New Jersey to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where does the New Jersey to Altoona train arrive?

New Jersey to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from New Jersey to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Altoona is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from New Jersey to Altoona.

How do I get a train ticket from New Jersey to Altoona?

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How do I get a bus ticket from New Jersey to Altoona?

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Where can I stay near Altoona?

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There are 5 ways to get from New Jersey to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 3m
$100–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h 15m
$47–93
Drive 262.1 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Altoonacar 262.1 mi
4h 40m
$48–70
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
6h 27m
$71–431
Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 34m
$94–748

New Jersey to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 312.7 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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