What is the cheapest way to get from York to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from York to Altoona is to bus which costs $22 - $50 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from York to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from York to Altoona is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between York and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from York Bus Stop and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between York and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from York to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from York to Altoona?

The distance between York and Altoona is 155 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.

How do I travel from York to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from York to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $40 - $100.

How long does it take to get from York to Altoona?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from York to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Altoona bus from?

York to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where do I catch the York to Altoona train from?

York to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.

Train or bus from York to Altoona?

The best way to get from York to Altoona is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $50 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the York to Altoona bus arrive?

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

Where does the York to Altoona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Altoona is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from York to Altoona.

How do I get a train ticket from York to Altoona?

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How do I get a bus ticket from York to Altoona?

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Where can I stay near Altoona?

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
4h 6m
$44–97
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
4h 25m
$23–47
Drive 141.3 mi
1. Drive from York to Altoonacar 141.3 mi
2h 53m
$26–38

York to Altoona by bus and train (Amtrak)

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4h 6mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 154.5 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between York, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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