What is the cheapest way to get from East Rutherford to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from East Rutherford to Altoona is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Rutherford to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from East Rutherford to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between East Rutherford and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from East Rutherford to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Paterson Ave At Grove St and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between East Rutherford and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from East Rutherford to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Rutherford and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level, Newark Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from East Rutherford to Altoona?

The distance between East Rutherford and Altoona is 325 miles. The road distance is 267.1 miles.

How do I travel from East Rutherford to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from East Rutherford to Altoona without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 39m and costs $60 - $750.

How long does it take to get from East Rutherford to Altoona?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from East Rutherford to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Rutherford to Altoona bus from?

East Rutherford to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson Ave At Grove St station.

Where do I catch the East Rutherford to Altoona train from?

East Rutherford to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from East Rutherford to Altoona?

The best way to get from East Rutherford to Altoona is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 39m and costs $60 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $330 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the East Rutherford to Altoona bus arrive?

East Rutherford to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the East Rutherford to Altoona train arrive?

East Rutherford to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from East Rutherford to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between East Rutherford to Altoona is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from East Rutherford to Altoona.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 27+ hotels available in Altoona.

East Rutherford to Altoona - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from East Rutherford to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, 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 via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
7h 39m
$61–729
Drive 265.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Rutherford to Altoona265.5 mi
4h 44m
$49–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminal160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pa
3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
8h 20m
$80–326
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)EWR - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
8h 20m
$97–284
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
7h 55m
$92–226
Bus via Newark, Penn Station (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus StationGreyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus StationGreyhound US0400s
9h 19m
$75–231
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)LGA - PIT
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
8h 38m
$115–343

East Rutherford to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

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7h 39mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 322.9 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between East Rutherford, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Rutherford to Altoona Amtrak Station via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level, Newark Penn Station, and 30th Street Station in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station in around 8h 20m.

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