There are 3 ways to get from Parkesburg to Altoona by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Parkesburg Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
4h 36m$59–129Drive 180.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Parkesburg to Altoonacar 180.7 mi
3h 42m$33–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Parkesburg Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
4h 55m$38–79
Parkesburg to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parkesburg to Altoona is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Parkesburg to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Parkesburg station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Parkesburg Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Harrisburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Parkesburg and Altoona is 190 miles. The road distance is 181.7 miles.
The best way to get from Parkesburg to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Parkesburg to Altoona, including transfers.
Parkesburg to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Parkesburg Station.
Parkesburg to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Harrisburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parkesburg to Altoona is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Parkesburg to Altoona.
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What companies run services between Parkesburg, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Parkesburg Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Harrisburg in around 4h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Parkesburg Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Parkesburg Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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