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How to get fromQueens to Altoonaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Train via Philadelphia (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
    $100–769

  2. Drive 281.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Queens to Altoonacar car 281.6 mi
    5h 14m
    $52–75

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2602 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    9h 56m
    $59–117

  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 52m
    $694–1,184

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    8h 12m
    $107–217

  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
    $111–526

  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 33m
    $760–1,112

  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 52m
    $86–1,018

Queens to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest 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 W 34 St/5 Av, New York Midtown, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 9h 56m.

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