What is the cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Altoona is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hackensack to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Hackensack and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Hackensack to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Newark Penn Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Hackensack and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level, Newark Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Hackensack to Altoona?

The distance between Hackensack and Altoona is 329 miles. The road distance is 268.9 miles.

How do I travel from Hackensack to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Hackensack to Altoona without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 45m and costs $60 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Hackensack to Altoona?

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Hackensack to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hackensack to Altoona bus from?

Hackensack to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Hackensack to Altoona train from?

Hackensack to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Hackensack to Altoona?

The best way to get from Hackensack to Altoona is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 45m and costs $60 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Hackensack to Altoona bus arrive?

Hackensack to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the Hackensack to Altoona train arrive?

Hackensack to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Hackensack to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Altoona is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Hackensack to Altoona.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 25+ hotels available in Altoona.

Hackensack to Altoona - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Hackensack to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
7h 45m
$61–730
Drive 267.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hackensack to Altoona267.3 mi
4h 44m
$49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus StationGreyhound US0410 / ...
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus StationGreyhound US0400s
8h 50m
$61–153
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)EWR - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
8h 12m
$92–261
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
8h 18m
$82–188
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)LGA - PIT
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
8h 31m
$121–354

Hackensack to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

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7h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 326.9 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Essex Street to Altoona Amtrak Station via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level, Newark Penn Station, and 30th Street Station in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to Altoona Bus Station via Newark Penn Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 8h 50m.

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