There are 5 ways to get from Phillipsburg to Altoona by bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Harrisburg
best- Take the bus from Allentown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 13m$87–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Allentown to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2640
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h 24m$37–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from Easton to Newark Penn Stationbus 10
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 18m$155–837Drive 206.4 mi
- Drive from Phillipsburg to Altoonacar 206.4 mi
4h$38–55Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Allentown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 32m$40–62
Phillipsburg to Altoona by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phillipsburg to Altoona is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Phillipsburg to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Phillipsburg to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from EITC - Easton Intermodal Transit Center and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Allentown and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Phillipsburg and Altoona is 234 miles. The road distance is 207.6 miles.
The best way to get from Phillipsburg to Altoona without a car is to bus and train via Harrisburg which takes 7h 13m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Phillipsburg to Altoona, including transfers.
Phillipsburg to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Allentown station.
Phillipsburg to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phillipsburg to Altoona is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Phillipsburg to Altoona.
Book your Phillipsburg to Altoona bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Phillipsburg, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from EITC - Easton Intermodal Transit Center to Altoona Bus Station via ATC - A Platform, Allentown, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Allentown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Allentown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Allentown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Allentown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Allentown to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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