There are 6 ways to get from Utica to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
12h 6m$178–376Drive 280.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Utica to Altoonacar 280.9 mi
6h 31m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Utica to Syracusebus 254
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pabus 815
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
12h 7m$99–180Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane SYR - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
10h 2m$96–615Train via Philadelphia
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 13m$166–1,020Train via New York
- Take the train from Utica to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
12h 44m$164–433
Utica to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Utica to Altoona is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Utica to Altoona is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Utica to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Utica and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Syracuse Bus Station, Scranton, Wilkes Barre, Pa and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Utica station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Utica Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
The distance between Utica and Altoona is 562 miles. The road distance is 282.6 miles.
The best way to get from Utica to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 12h 6m and costs $170 - $380.
It takes approximately 12h 6m to get from Utica to Altoona, including transfers.
Utica to Altoona bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Utica station.
Utica to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Utica Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Utica to Altoona is to train which takes 12h 6m and costs $170 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 12h 7m.
What companies run services between Utica, NY, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 12h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utica to Altoona Bus Station via Syracuse Bus Station, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes Barre, Pa, and State College Bus Station in around 12h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $14–60
- Business
- $45–140
- Business Plus
- $55–160
- Economy
- $16–65
- Economy Plus
- $18–75
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–170
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $25–80
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $28–90
- Economy Plus
- $30–95
Train from Utica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–220
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $60–160
- Business
- $95–210
- Business Plus
- $110–220
- Economy
- $70–160
- Economy Plus
- $75–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Utica to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $16–29
- Flexible
- $29–40
Bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–85
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $25–80
- Flexible
- $50–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Utica to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- 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/
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Utica to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
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More Questions & Answers
Utica to Altoona bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Utica to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utica to Altoona is 283 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Utica to Altoona.
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