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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pabus bus 815
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 7m
    $90–167

  2. Drive 246.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Syracuse to Altoonacar car 246.2 mi
    5h 24m
    $45–65

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse to Newarkbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 53m
    $125–902

  4. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane SYR - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 57m
    $101–531

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 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
    12h 59m
    $185–399

  6. Train via Albany

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 6m
    $171–1,040

  7. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane SYR - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 20m
    $84–494

  8. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SYR - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 4m
    $154–721

Syracuse to Altoona by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station via Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes Barre, Pa, and State College Bus Station in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Altoona Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 12h 59m.

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