There are 2 ways to get from Pottstown to Altoona by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Pottstown to Altoona is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Pottstown to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Pottstown station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Paoli Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Pottstown and Altoona is 234 miles. The road distance is 195.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pottstown to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Pottstown to Altoona, including transfers.
Pottstown to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paoli Amtrak Station.
Pottstown to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pottstown to Altoona is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Pottstown to Altoona.
There are 29+ hotels available in Altoona.
What companies run services between Pottstown, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 4h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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