What is the cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Altoona is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Altoona is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Poughkeepsie and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Poughkeepsie station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Beacon Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Poughkeepsie and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Poughkeepsie to Altoona?

The distance between Poughkeepsie and Altoona is 398 miles. The road distance is 297.3 miles.

How do I travel from Poughkeepsie to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Altoona without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 8h 34m and costs $100 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Poughkeepsie to Altoona?

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Poughkeepsie to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poughkeepsie to Altoona bus from?

Poughkeepsie to Altoona bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Poughkeepsie to Altoona train from?

Poughkeepsie to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Poughkeepsie to Altoona?

The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Altoona is to train via Philadelphia which takes 8h 34m and costs $100 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Poughkeepsie to Altoona bus arrive?

Poughkeepsie to Altoona bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Poughkeepsie to Altoona train arrive?

Poughkeepsie to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Poughkeepsie to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Altoona is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Altoona.

How do I get a train ticket from Poughkeepsie to Altoona?

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Where can I stay near Altoona?

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There are 5 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Altoona by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 34m
$107–796
Drive 295.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Altoonacar 295.5 mi
5h 20m
$54–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
10h 37m
$71–137
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 50m
$117–256
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus
3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
11h 48m
$68–138

Poughkeepsie to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

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8h 34mAverage Duration

$107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 395.2 mi
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and 30th Street Station in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poughkeepsie to Altoona Bus Station via Beacon, Beacon Station, Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and State College Bus Station in around 11h 48m.

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