There are 5 ways to get from Edison to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 1m$77–759Drive 253.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edison to Altoonacar 253.6 mi
4h 57m$47–67Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
10h 8m$90–174Fly, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane EWR - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 24m$172–518Train
- Take the train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 8m$73–185
Edison to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edison to Altoona is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Edison to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Edison to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
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.
The distance between Edison and Altoona is 306 miles. The road distance is 255.1 miles.
The best way to get from Edison to Altoona without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 1m and costs $75 - $800.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Edison to Altoona, including transfers.
Edison to Altoona bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Edison to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Edison to Altoona is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 1m and costs $75 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 10h 8m.
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 bus from Albany St & Spring St to Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 10h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $9–220
- Business Class
- $50–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $28–35
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Edison to Altoona bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Edison to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edison to Altoona is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Edison to Altoona.
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