There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Altoona by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
best- 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
4h 19m$62–400Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 36m$41–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 49m$73–163Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Altoona223.6 mi
4h 27mDrive 223.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Altoonacar 223.6 mi
4h 27m$41–59Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane PHL - MDT
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 30m$88–456Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane PHL - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 25m$164–888
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Altoona is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Altoona is to fly and bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $60 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Broad St & Snyder Av and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Altoona is 202 miles. The road distance is 224.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Altoona, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Altoona is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Altoona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Altoona is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Altoona.
There are 29+ hotels available in Altoona.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Altoona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.