What is the cheapest way to get from West Chester to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from West Chester to Altoona is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Chester to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from West Chester to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between West Chester and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from West Chester to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Chestnut St & Darlington St and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct train between West Chester and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from West Chester station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Paoli Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from West Chester to Altoona?

The distance between West Chester and Altoona is 228 miles. The road distance is 202 miles.

How do I travel from West Chester to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from West Chester to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $65 - $150.

How long does it take to get from West Chester to Altoona?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from West Chester to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Chester to Altoona bus from?

West Chester to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the West Chester to Altoona train from?

West Chester to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paoli Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from West Chester to Altoona?

The best way to get from West Chester to Altoona is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the West Chester to Altoona bus arrive?

West Chester to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.

Where does the West Chester to Altoona train arrive?

West Chester to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from West Chester to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between West Chester to Altoona is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from West Chester to Altoona.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 29+ hotels available in Altoona.

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There are 3 ways to get from West Chester to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 37m
$68–143
Drive 200.8 mi
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1. Drive from West Chester to Altoonacar 200.8 mi
3h 51m
$37–53
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h 11m
$41–81

West Chester to Altoona by bus and train (Amtrak)

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5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 226.7 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h. 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.

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