There are 3 ways to get from Pottsville to Altoona by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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
best- Take the bus from Pottsville to Harrisburgbus Fab 771
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 1mDrive 147.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pottsville to Altoonacar 147.2 mi
3h 17m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Pottsville to Harrisburgbus Fab 771
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 20m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pottsville to Altoona is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Pottsville to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Pottsville to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Pottsville and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Pottsville and Altoona is 187 miles. The road distance is 148.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pottsville to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Pottsville to Altoona, including transfers.
Pottsville to Altoona bus services, operated by Fullington Trailways, depart from Pottsville station.
Pottsville to Altoona bus services, operated by Fullington Trailways, arrive at Harrisburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pottsville to Altoona is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Pottsville to Altoona.
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What companies run services between Pottsville, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Pottsville to Altoona Bus Station via Harrisburg and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 5h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Pottsville to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Pottsville to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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