What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Altoona?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Altoona?

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

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark 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.

Is there a direct train between Newark 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 Newark to Altoona?

The distance between Newark and Altoona is 315 miles. The road distance is 263.6 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $170 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Newark 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 Newark to Altoona bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Newark to Altoona train from?

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

Train or bus from Newark to Altoona?

The best way to get from Newark to Altoona is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $170 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Newark to Altoona bus arrive?

Newark to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the Newark to Altoona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newark to Altoona?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Altoona?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Altoona?

Book your Newark to Altoona bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 27+ hotels available in Altoona.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 3m
$170–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 45m
$47–75
Drive 262.1 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Altoonacar 262.1 mi
4h 40m
$48–70
Fly, train
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane EWR - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 53m
$563–1,106
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
$139–788

Newark to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 312.7 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–270 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.

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