There are 4 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Altoona by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 20m$35–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 32m$78–163Drive 225.1 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Altoonacar 225.1 mi
4h 16m$42–60Fly, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
5h 45m$65–410
Pennsylvania to Altoona by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Altoona is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Bus Station station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Altoona is 237 miles. The road distance is 226.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Altoona without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $35 - $75.
The bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Pennsylvania to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Altoona is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- 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 Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pennsylvania to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to Altoona is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Pennsylvania to Altoona.
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