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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    6h 20m
    $170–280

  2. Drive  271.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Altoonacar car 271.8 mi
    4h 56m
    $50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2602 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    8h 20m
    $62–98

  4. Fly from Newark Liberty 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 3m
    $582–1,129

  5. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    6h 51m
    $141–796

  6. Fly from Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane LGA - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 23m
    $151–661

New York to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–280 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station in around 8h 20m.

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