There are 5 ways to get from Edison to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
7h 6m$52–719Train
cheapest- Take the train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit CenterNec
- Take the train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
7h 16m$33–125Bus
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2602
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus StationGreyhound US0400s
7h 30m$56–132Drive 254 mi
- Drive from Edison to Altoona254 mi
4h 55m$47–67Fly, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)EWR - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
8h 8m$92–254
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 55m.
The fastest way to get from Edison to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Edison to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
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 6m.
The distance between Edison and Altoona is 306 miles. The road distance is 255.5 miles.
The best way to get from Edison to Altoona without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 6m and costs $50 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Edison to Altoona, including transfers.
Edison to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick 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 6m and costs $50 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 7h 30m.
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 in around 7h 30m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
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
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $9–220
- Business Class
- $50–250
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
- 43 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
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–240
- 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
- $40–110
- 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
- $25–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30–70
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $30–110
- Business - advance purchase
- $45–220
- Business Class
- $75–270
- 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/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New Brunswick to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Edison to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia 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 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Edison to Altoona.
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