There are 6 ways to get from New Rochelle to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 59m$65–909Drive 284.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Rochelle to Altoonacar 284.4 mi
5h 9m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
11h 1m$56–109Fly from Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane LGA - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 45m$95–489Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 23m$74–354Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane JFK - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 8m$97–431
New Rochelle to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Rochelle to Altoona is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from New Rochelle to Altoona is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from New Rochelle to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Franklin Ave @ Main St and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Westchester Av/Burr Av, New York Midtown and Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from New Rochelle station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from New Rochelle Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between New Rochelle and Altoona is 344 miles. The road distance is 286 miles.
The best way to get from New Rochelle to Altoona without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 59m and costs $60 - $950.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from New Rochelle to Altoona, including transfers.
New Rochelle to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
New Rochelle to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New Rochelle to Altoona is to train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 59m and costs $60 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 11h 1m.
What companies run services between New Rochelle, NY, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and 30th Street Station in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin Ave @ Main St to Altoona Bus Station via Bruckner Blvd @ Westchester Ave, Westchester Av/Burr Av, 5 Av/W 34 St, New York Midtown, and Philadelphia in around 11h 1m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- 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
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- 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
- $70–160
- 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
New Rochelle to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
New Rochelle to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Rochelle to Altoona is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from New Rochelle to Altoona.
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