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

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield 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 Springfield to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 57m
    $130–901

  2. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane BDL - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 25m
    $63–340

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station 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
    11h 44m
    $79–152

  4. Drive 380.4 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Altoonacar car 380.4 mi
    7h 32m
    $70–101

  5. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane BDL - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 20m
    $87–386

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    11h 32m
    $148–307

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 38m
    $133–302

  8. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BDL - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 21m
    $139–566

Springfield to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 57m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Altoona Amtrak Station via New Haven and 30th Street Station in around 10h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Altoona Bus Station via New York Midtown and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 11h 44m.

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