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How to get fromRutgers University to Altoonaby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    7h 5m
    $93–197

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    8h 47m
    $43–100

  3. Drive 250.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rutgers University to Altoonacar car 250.6 mi
    4h 55m
    $46–67

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

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick 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 56m
    $84–448

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to State Collegebus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 56m

  6. 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 21m
    $757–1,104

Rutgers University to Altoona by foot and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Rutgers University, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Altoona Amtrak Station via New Brunswick, Trenton Transit Center, and Trenton in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Altoona Bus Station via Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, State College, and State College Bus Station in around 8h 56m.

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