There are 3 ways to get from Gettysburg to Altoona by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gettysburg Transfer Center to Market St. at 5th St.bus 15N
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
4h 52m$31–84Drive 109.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gettysburg to Altoonacar 109.6 mi
2h 32m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Gettysburg Transfer Center to Market St. at 5th St.bus 15N
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 11m$31–69
Gettysburg to Altoona by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gettysburg to Altoona is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Gettysburg to Altoona is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Gettysburg to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Gettysburg Transfer Center and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Gettysburg and Altoona is 172 miles. The road distance is 110.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gettysburg to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 52m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Gettysburg to Altoona, including transfers.
Gettysburg to Altoona bus services, operated by Rabbit Transit, depart from Gettysburg Transfer Center station.
Gettysburg to Altoona bus services, operated by Rabbit Transit, arrive at Market St. at 5th St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gettysburg to Altoona is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Gettysburg to Altoona.
There are 28+ hotels available in Altoona.
What companies run services between Gettysburg, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Gettysburg Transfer Center to Altoona Bus Station via Market St. at 5th St. and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 5h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-632-9063
- info@rabbittransit.org
- Website
- rabbittransit.org
Bus from Gettysburg Transfer Center to Market St. at 5th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- rabbittransit.org
- Seniors 65+, Medicare, disabled
- $1–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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