There are 3 ways to get from Quakertown to Altoona by train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Doylestown to Suburban Stationtrain Lan
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 6m$180–268Drive 213.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Quakertown to Altoonacar 213.7 mi
3h 58m$39–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Doylestown to Jefferson Stationtrain Lan
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h 44m$98–129
Quakertown to Altoona by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Quakertown to Altoona is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Quakertown to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Quakertown to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Doylestown and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Suburban Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Quakertown and Altoona is 285 miles. The road distance is 214.9 miles.
The best way to get from Quakertown to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs $180 - $270.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Quakertown to Altoona, including transfers.
Quakertown to Altoona train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Doylestown station.
Quakertown to Altoona train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Suburban Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quakertown to Altoona is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Quakertown to Altoona.
There are 21+ hotels available in Altoona.
What companies run services between Quakertown, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Quakertown, PA - 60 4th St to Altoona Amtrak Station via Doylestown, PA - Septa Train Station Bus Shelter - 130 S Clinton Ave, Doylestown, Suburban Station, and 30th Street Station in around 8h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Doylestown to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Doylestown to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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