There are 5 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$59–736Drive 246.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Middlesex to Altoonacar 246.1 mi
4h 51m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Boundbrook Rd At 4Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
9h 44m$74–178Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 36m$93–216Bus via Rt-22 At New Providence Rd (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
10h 46m$77–146
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 51m.
The fastest way to get from Middlesex to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 51m 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
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 $55 - $750.
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 $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 9h 44m.
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 51m 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal and State College Bus Station in around 9h 44m.
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
- $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
- $45–120
- 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
- $90–200
- 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
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.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/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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