There are 4 ways to get from Ocean Grove to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train via Philadelphia
best- Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 52m$83–768Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Main St At Main Ave to Ppa Bus Terminalbus 317
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
9h 50m$46–103Drive 288.9 mi
- Drive from Ocean Grove to Altoonacar 288.9 mi
5h 18m$53–77Train
- Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
9h 6m$85–218
Ocean Grove to Altoona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ocean Grove to Altoona is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ocean Grove to Altoona is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocean Grove to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Main St At Main Ave and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Ocean Grove to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Asbury Park and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Long Branch, Newark Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Ocean Grove and Altoona is 361 miles. The road distance is 290.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ocean Grove to Altoona without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 8h 52m and costs $80 - $800.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Ocean Grove to Altoona, including transfers.
Ocean Grove to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Main St At Main Ave station.
Ocean Grove to Altoona train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Long Branch station.
The best way to get from Ocean Grove to Altoona is to train via Philadelphia which takes 8h 52m and costs $80 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 9h 50m.
What companies run services between Ocean Grove, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Asbury Park to Altoona Amtrak Station via Long Branch, Newark Penn Station, and 30th Street Station in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Main Ave to Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station in around 9h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
Train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Main St At Main Ave to Ppa Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
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More Questions & Answers
Ocean Grove to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Ppa Bus Terminal station.
Ocean Grove to Altoona train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocean Grove to Altoona is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Ocean Grove to Altoona.
There are 28+ hotels available in Altoona.
