What is the cheapest way to get from Edison to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Edison to Altoona is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edison to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Edison to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Edison and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Edison station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Edison and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Edison station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Edison Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Metropark Amtrak Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Edison to Altoona?

The distance between Edison and Altoona is 306 miles. The road distance is 255.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edison to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Edison to Altoona without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 1m and costs $85 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Edison to Altoona?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Edison to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edison to Altoona bus from?

Edison to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Edison to Altoona train from?

Edison to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Edison to Altoona?

The best way to get from Edison to Altoona is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 1m and costs $85 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Edison to Altoona bus arrive?

Edison to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the Edison to Altoona train arrive?

Edison to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Edison to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Edison to Altoona is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Edison to Altoona.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 29+ hotels available in Altoona.

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There are 5 ways to get from Edison to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 1m
$88–769
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h 24m
$45–98
Drive 253.6 mi
1. Drive from Edison to Altoonacar 253.6 mi
4h 57m
$47–67
Fly, train
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane EWR - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 12m
$557–1,103
Train
1. Take the train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
2. Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 8m
$83–195

Edison to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

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7h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 304 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Edison Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Metropark, Metropark Amtrak Station, and 30th Street Station in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edison Station to Altoona Bus Station via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 8h 24m.

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