There are 4 ways to get from Newark Penn Station to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 3m$100–210Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 45m$43–84Drive 262.6 mi
- Drive from Newark Penn Station to Altoonacar 262.6 mi
4h 41m$48–70Fly, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane EWR - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 45m$553–1,100
Newark Penn Station to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Penn Station to Altoona is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Newark Penn Station to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Penn Station station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
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.
The distance between Newark Penn Station and Altoona is 315 miles. The road distance is 264.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Penn Station to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $100 - $210.
The train from Newark, Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station takes 6h 3m including transfers and departs once daily.
Newark Penn Station to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Penn Station to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark Penn Station to Altoona is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Newark Penn Station, NJ, 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 Harrisburg Bus Station in around 6h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Penn Station to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Newark Penn Station to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Penn Station to Altoona is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Newark Penn Station to Altoona.
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