There are 4 ways to get from Delaware to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 3m$49–662Drive 204.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wilmington to Altoonacar 204.3 mi
4h 29m$38–54Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0355 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 5m$54–96Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
6h 17m$86–934
Delaware to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delaware to Altoona is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Delaware to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Delaware station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Wilmington Bus Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Delaware to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Wilmington and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Delaware and Altoona is 260 miles. The road distance is 205.5 miles.
The best way to get from Delaware to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $45 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Delaware to Altoona, including transfers.
Delaware to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Bus Station.
Delaware to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Wilmington station.
The best way to get from Delaware to Altoona is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Delaware, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Wilmington to Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia in around 7h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $3–200
- Business Class
- $40–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–120
- 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
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Delaware to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Delaware to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delaware to Altoona is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Delaware to Altoona.
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