There are 5 ways to get from Temple University to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 50m$78–163Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 35m$38–78Drive 223.5 mi
- Drive from Temple University to Altoonacar 223.5 mi
4h 16m$41–59Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
6h 19m$96–446Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane PHL - MDT
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 31m$92–468
Temple University to Altoona by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Temple University to Altoona is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Temple University to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Temple University to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from 12th St & Berks St and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Temple University to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Temple University and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Temple University and Altoona is 237 miles. The road distance is 224.8 miles.
The best way to get from Temple University to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Temple University to Altoona, including transfers.
Temple University to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Temple University to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Temple University to Altoona is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Temple University, Philadelphia County, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $21–30
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More Questions & Answers
Temple University to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.
Temple University to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Temple University to Altoona is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Temple University to Altoona.
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