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How to get fromNewtown to Altoonaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Newtown to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    6h 16m
    $112–210

  2. Drive 235.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newtown to Altoonacar car 235.7 mi
    4h 30m
    $43–63

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    8h 38m
    $44–79

  4. Line 130 bus, bus, subway, fly

    1. Take the bus from Washington Av & Court St - FS to Neshaminy Blvd & Neshaminy Mall Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhill Rd & Neshaminy Rd - MBFS to Frankford Transit Center - Main Dropoffbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Frankford Transit Center to Drexel Station at 30th Stsubway subway
    4. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane PHL - SCE
    5. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 50m
    $70–398

Newtown to Altoona by bus, train, and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Newtown, Bucks County, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Newtown to Altoona Amtrak Station via Trenton and 30th Street Station in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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