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

The cheapest way to get from Paterson to Altoona is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paterson to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Paterson and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Paterson to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Market St At City Hall and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Paterson and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Paterson and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Secaucus Upper Level, Newark Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Paterson to Altoona?

The distance between Paterson and Altoona is 332 miles. The road distance is 261.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paterson to Altoona without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 29m and costs $140 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Paterson to Altoona?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Paterson to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paterson to Altoona bus from?

Paterson to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Market St At City Hall station.

Where do I catch the Paterson to Altoona train from?

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

Train or bus from Paterson to Altoona?

The best way to get from Paterson to Altoona is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 29m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Paterson to Altoona bus arrive?

Paterson to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Paterson to Altoona train arrive?

Paterson to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Paterson to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Paterson to Altoona is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Paterson to Altoona.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 29+ hotels available in Altoona.

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

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Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best
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
7h 29m
$144–825
Drive 260.2 mi
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1. Drive from Paterson to Altoonacar 260.2 mi
4h 38m
$45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus
3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
8h 56m
$67–115
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 10m
$174–279
Bus via Newark, Penn Station (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
9h 42m
$51–91

Paterson to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

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7h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 329.9 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a train from Paterson to Altoona Amtrak Station via Secaucus Upper Level, Newark Penn Station, and 30th Street Station in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station in around 8h 56m.

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