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There are 8 ways to get from Queens to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    7h 23m
    $145–809

  2. Drive  281.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Queens to Altoonacar car 281.6 mi
    5h 14m
    $49–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus bus New York / ...
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    8h 48m
    $55–94

  4. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane JFK - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 51m
    $124–469

  5. Bus via Harrisburg (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0410 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    9h 14m
    $61–98

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane LGA - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 30m
    $151–711

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane EWR - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 36m
    $587–1,038

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

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn 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
    7h 51m
    $105–1,130

Queens to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Jamaica to Altoona Amtrak Station via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and 30th Street Station in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to Altoona Bus Station via 6th Ave/West 51st Street, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and State College Bus Station in around 8h 48m.

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