There are 8 ways to get from Saratoga Springs to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 14m$146–882Drive 341.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saratoga Springs to Altoonacar 341.2 mi
7h 25m$63–90Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
13h 55m$84–156Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane ALB - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
9h 53m$88–502Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
12h 37m$152–332Bus, train
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
12h 42m$124–250Train via Albany (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 45m$140–996Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ALB - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 40m$164–768
Saratoga Springs to Altoona by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saratoga Springs to Altoona is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Saratoga Springs to Altoona is to drive which takes 7h 25m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Saratoga Springs to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Broadway & Church St and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Schenectady, New York Midtown and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Saratoga Springs station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Saratoga Springs and Altoona is 506 miles. The road distance is 343.2 miles.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs to Altoona without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 12h 14m and costs $140 - $900.
It takes approximately 12h 14m to get from Saratoga Springs to Altoona, including transfers.
Saratoga Springs to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Schenectady station.
Saratoga Springs to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs to Altoona is to train via Philadelphia which takes 12h 14m and costs $140 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 13h 55m.
What companies run services between Saratoga Springs, NY, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lake Ave & Broadway to Altoona Amtrak Station via 256 Station Ln, Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and 30th Street Station in around 12h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & Church St to Altoona Bus Station via Schenectady, New York Midtown, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 13h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Albany County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Albany County Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Schenectady to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Saratoga Springs to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Saratoga Springs to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saratoga Springs to Altoona is 343 miles. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Saratoga Springs to Altoona.
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