There are 5 ways to get from Toms River to Altoona by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 12m$84–205Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Market St At 11Th Stbus 317
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
10h 13m$45–103Bus via Atlantic City
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Market St At 11Th Stbus 551
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
9h 16m$49–114Drive 279.5 mi
- Drive from Toms River to Altoonacar 279.5 mi
5h 24m$51–74Bus, train via Newark
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Newark Penn Stationbus 67 / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
10h$109–238
Toms River to Altoona by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toms River to Altoona is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Toms River to Altoona is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Toms River to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Toms River Park & Ride and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Toms River and Altoona is 353 miles. The road distance is 281.1 miles.
The best way to get from Toms River to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 12m and costs $80 - $210.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Toms River to Altoona, including transfers.
Toms River to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Toms River Park & Ride station.
Toms River to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toms River to Altoona is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Toms River to Altoona.
There are 30+ hotels available in Altoona.
What companies run services between Toms River, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Altoona Bus Station via Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal, Market St At 11Th St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 9h 16m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–25
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 Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $6–21
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $6–21
Bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Market St At 11Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–24
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $9–28
Bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Market St At 11Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $8–27
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
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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