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

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Altoona by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    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
    10h 35m
    $80–121

  2. Drive  380.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Altoonacar car 380.4 mi
    7h 35m
    $65–94

  3. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    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
    $189–952

  4. Train, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane BDL - JST
    3. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 51m
    $115–476

  5. 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
    $251–394

  6. Bus via Harrisburg (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 15m
    $84–133

  7. Train, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane BDL - SCE
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 15m
    $84–420

  8. Train, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BDL - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 6m
    $193–637

Springfield to Altoona by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Altoona Bus Station via New York Midtown, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and State College Bus Station in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Altoona Amtrak Station via New Haven and 30th Street Station in around 10h 57m.

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