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

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There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Altoona by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane BOS - MDT
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h
    $94–425

  2. Drive 486.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salem to Altoonacar car 486.4 mi
    8h 49m
    $89–129

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    13h 21m
    $158–973

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 45m
    $92–177

  5. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane BOS - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 47m
    $488–1,088

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BOS - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 40m
    $246–1,126

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Boston
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    13h 59m
    $143–353

Salem to Altoona by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Salem to Altoona Amtrak Station via Chelsea, Chelsea, South Station, Boston, and Newark Penn Station in around 13h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Altoona Bus Station via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Downtown Crossing, South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 14h 45m.

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