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How to get fromEdison to Altoonaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane or train

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

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  1. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    7h 6m
    $80–189

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Philadelphiabus bus FlixBus 2619
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    7h 53m
    $46–91

  3. Drive 253.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edison to Altoonacar car 253.6 mi
    4h 57m
    $47–67

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane EWR - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 25m
    $162–478

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    7h 16m
    $73–175

Edison to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Brunswick to Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia, Chestnut St & 30th St, Chestnut St & 12th St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 7h 53m.

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