What is the cheapest way to get from Union City to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Union City to Altoona is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Union City to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Union City to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Union City and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Union City to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Union City and Altoona?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Union City to Altoona?

The distance between Union City and Altoona is 325 miles. The road distance is 271.8 miles.

How do I travel from Union City to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Union City to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $75 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Union City to Altoona?

The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station takes 6h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Union City to Altoona bus from?

Union City to Altoona bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Union City to Altoona train from?

Union City to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Union City to Altoona?

The best way to get from Union City to Altoona is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $75 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Union City to Altoona bus arrive?

Union City to Altoona bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at State College, Pa station.

Where does the Union City to Altoona train arrive?

Union City to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Union City to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Union City to Altoona is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Union City to Altoona.

How do I get a train ticket from Union City to Altoona?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Union City to Altoona?

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Where can I stay near Altoona?

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Union City to Altoona - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Union City to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 20m
$75–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus New York
2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 55m
$49–78
Drive 270.2 mi
1. Drive from Union City to Altoonacar 270.2 mi
4h 51m
$50–72
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane EWR - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 54m
$548–1,096
Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 51m
$76–736
Fly from Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane LGA - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 25m
$114–631

Union City to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 322.6 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Union City, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–190 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Altoona Bus Station via State College Bus Station in around 6h 55m.

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