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How to get fromAltoona to Grand Central Terminalby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane or bus

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

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  1. Bus via Harrisburg (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus StationbusGreyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusGreyhound US0410 / ...
    7h 6m
    $62–158

  2. Drive 273.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to Grand Central Terminalcar273.8 mi
    4h 55m
    $50–73

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainPennsylvanian
    7h 12m
    $80–210

  4. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planePIT - LGA
    7h 37m
    $115–325

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus StationbusGreyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from State College, PA to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusPittsburgh
    7h 28m

  6. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)planePIT - JFK
    7h 23m
    $83–343

  7. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planePIT - EWR
    8h
    $90–244

  8. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeSCE - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
    7h 2m
    $90–958

Altoona to Grand Central Terminal by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Grand Central Terminal via Harrisburg Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–210 and the journey takes 6h 47m.

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