There are 3 ways to get from Exton to Altoona by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Exton Amtrak to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
4h 57m$52–99Drive 194.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exton to Altoonacar 194.3 mi
3h 48m$36–52Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
6h 27m$96–407
Exton to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exton to Altoona is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Exton to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Exton to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Exton Amtrak and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Harrisburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Exton and Altoona is 207 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.
The best way to get from Exton to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Exton to Altoona, including transfers.
Exton to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Exton Amtrak station.
Exton to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Harrisburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exton to Altoona is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Exton to Altoona.
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What companies run services between Exton, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Exton Amtrak to Altoona Amtrak Station via Harrisburg in around 4h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Exton Amtrak to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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