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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Altoonaby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Altoona by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, or car

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

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    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
    6h 31m
    $545–1,052

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0410 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    8h 5m
    $44–90

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

    1. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane PHL - SCE
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 1m
    $86–461

  4. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    6h 33m
    $95–212

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    7h 23m
    $97–215

  6. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Altoonarideshare rideshare 263.9 mi
    4h 51m

  7. Drive 263.9 mi

    1. Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Altoonacar car 263.9 mi
    4h 51m
    $49–70

Newark Airport (EWR) to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to Altoona Bus Station via Newark Penn Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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