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How to get fromWorcester to Altoonaby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Worcester to Altoona by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train via Philadelphia

    best
    1. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 28m
    $126–823

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    12h 25m
    $80–156

  3. Drive 435.1 mi

    1. Drive from Worcester to Altoonacar car 435.1 mi
    7h 45m
    $80–115

  4. Bus, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane BOS - MDT
    3. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 30m
    $99–438

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Worcester, MA - Union Station to Jersey City, NJ - 525 Washington Blvdbus bus Boston
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    12h 8m
    $182–385

  6. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 12m
    $147–941

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 47m
    $162–346

  8. Bus, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane BOS - PIT
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 17m
    $493–1,101

Worcester to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 532.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between Worcester, MA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Worcester Union Station to Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Worcester Union Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Springfield, New Haven, and 30th Street Station in around 13h 12m.

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