There are 4 ways to get from Basking Ridge to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Basking Ridge to Newark Broad Sttrain Mneg
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 22m$89–208Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
9h 29m$46–113Drive 247.6 mi
- Drive from Basking Ridge to Altoonacar 247.6 mi
4h 37m$46–66Train via Philadelphia
- Take the train from Basking Ridge to Newark Broad Sttrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 27m$76–763
Basking Ridge to Altoona by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basking Ridge to Altoona is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Basking Ridge to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Basking Ridge to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Basking Ridge and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via BROAD STREET station, Newark Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Basking Ridge and Altoona is 342 miles. The road distance is 249 miles.
The best way to get from Basking Ridge to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs $85 - $210.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Basking Ridge to Altoona, including transfers.
Basking Ridge to Altoona train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Basking Ridge station.
The best way to get from Basking Ridge to Altoona is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs $85 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 9h 29m.
Basking Ridge to Altoona train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Broad St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basking Ridge to Altoona is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Basking Ridge to Altoona.
What companies run services between Basking Ridge, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Basking Ridge to Altoona Amtrak Station via Newark Broad St, University Ave At Lackawanna Ave, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basking Ridge to Altoona Bus Station via Summit, Broad St At Maple St, Newark Penn Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 9h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Basking Ridge to Newark Broad St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- 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 Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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 Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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