There are 7 ways to get from Altoona to Elizabeth 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 Altoona Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 53m$73–200Drive 260.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Elizabethcar 260.4 mi
4h 52m$48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
8h 55m$64–108Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane PIT - EWR
7h 7m$105–379Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane PIT - LGA
8h 32m$90–407Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
6h 33m$91–998Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PIT - JFK
8h 22m$85–380
Altoona to Elizabeth by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Elizabeth is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Elizabeth is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at E Jersey St At Madison Ave via Philadelphia and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Elizabeth via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Altoona and Elizabeth is 320 miles. The road distance is 261.9 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Elizabeth without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $70 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Altoona to Elizabeth, including transfers.
Altoona to Elizabeth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Elizabeth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Elizabeth is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $70 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Elizabeth, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–190 and the journey takes 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to E Jersey St At Madison Ave via Philadelphia and Newark Penn Station in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Elizabeth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Altoona to Elizabeth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Elizabeth is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Altoona to Elizabeth.
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