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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Altoonaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    6h 46m
    $88–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from S Warren St At W State St to Market St At 11Th Stbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    10h 13m
    $43–104

  3. Drive 256 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Altoonacar car 256 mi
    4h 47m
    $47–68

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane PHL - SCE
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 35m
    $79–438

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane PHL - MDT
    3. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 47m
    $103–493

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane EWR - PIT
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 32m
    $760–1,108

Princeton Junction to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princeton Junction On Vaughn Drive to Altoona Bus Station via S Warren St At W State St, Market St At 11Th St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 10h 13m.

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