There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Penn State Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
4h 34m$84–163Drive 226.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Penn State Altoonacar 226.9 mi
4h 19m$42–60Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 24m$45–81Fly, 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 50m$73–421
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Penn State Altoona is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Penn State Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Penn State Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Penn State Altoona station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Penn State Altoona is 236 miles. The road distance is 228.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Penn State Altoona without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Philadelphia to Penn State Altoona, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Penn State Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Penn State Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Penn State Altoona is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Penn State Altoona, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
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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
Philadelphia to Penn State Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Penn State Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Penn State Altoona is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Philadelphia to Penn State Altoona.
There are 30+ hotels available in Penn State Altoona.