There are 4 ways to get from Middlesex to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 34m$79–756Drive 246.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Middlesex to Altoonacar 246.1 mi
4h 49m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Boundbrook Rd At 4Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
11h 2m$72–168Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 36m$88–206
Middlesex to Altoona by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Middlesex to Altoona is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Middlesex to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Middlesex to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Boundbrook Rd At 4Th St and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
The distance between Middlesex and Altoona is 336 miles. The road distance is 247.5 miles.
The best way to get from Middlesex to Altoona without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 8h 34m and costs $75 - $800.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Middlesex to Altoona, including transfers.
Middlesex to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Boundbrook Rd At 4Th St station.
The best way to get from Middlesex to Altoona is to train via Philadelphia which takes 8h 34m and costs $75 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 11h 2m.
Middlesex to Altoona bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middlesex to Altoona is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Middlesex to Altoona.
What companies run services between Middlesex, NJ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Boundbrook Rd At 1St St to Altoona Amtrak Station via S Washington Ave At New Market Rd, Dunellen, Newark Penn Station, and 30th Street Station in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boundbrook Rd At 4Th St to Altoona Bus Station via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 11h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- 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
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Boundbrook Rd At 4Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $10–35
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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