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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    10h 44m
    $258–414

  2. Drive  319.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schenectady to Altoonacar car 319.7 mi
    6h 51m
    $59–85

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 12m
    $93–133

  4. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ALB - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 31m
    $92–570

  5. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 51m
    $220–1,058

  6. Bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Midtown - 400 8th Avebus 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
    12h 55m
    $97–135

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ALB - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 28m
    $206–808

Schenectady to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 44m

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

You can take a train from Schenectady to Altoona Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 10h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Altoona Bus Station via New York, NY - Midtown, W 31 St/6 Av, 6 Av/W 42 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and State College Bus Station in around 11h 12m.

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