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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Altoona is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Nassau St At Palmer Square and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via S Warren St At W State St and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Trenton and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Princeton to Altoona?

The distance between Princeton and Altoona is 279 miles. The road distance is 257.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $85 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Princeton to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Altoona bus from?

Princeton to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from S Warren St At W State St station.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Altoona train from?

Princeton to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.

Train or bus from Princeton to Altoona?

The best way to get from Princeton to Altoona is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Princeton to Altoona bus arrive?

Princeton to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Market St At 11Th St station.

Where does the Princeton to Altoona train arrive?

Princeton to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Altoona is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Princeton to Altoona.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 30+ hotels available in Altoona.

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There are 3 ways to get from Princeton to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 7m
$87–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from S Warren St At W State St to Market St At 11Th Stbus 409
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
10h 8m
$43–98
Drive 256.1 mi
1. Drive from Princeton to Altoonacar 256.1 mi
4h 47m
$47–68

Princeton to Altoona by bus and train (Amtrak)

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7h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 277.5 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Princeton, 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 Nassau St At Palmer Square to Altoona Bus Station via W State St At S Warren St, S Warren St At W State St, Market St At 11Th St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 10h 8m.

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