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

The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Altoona is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Altoona is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Poughkeepsie and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Poughkeepsie station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Metro North Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via White Plains Bus Station and Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Poughkeepsie and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie 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 8h 57m.

How far is it from Poughkeepsie to Altoona?

The distance between Poughkeepsie and Altoona is 398 miles. The road distance is 297.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Altoona without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 8h 57m and costs $80 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Poughkeepsie to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poughkeepsie to Altoona bus from?

Poughkeepsie to Altoona bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, depart from Metro North Station.

Where do I catch the Poughkeepsie to Altoona train from?

Poughkeepsie to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Poughkeepsie to Altoona?

The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Altoona is to train via Philadelphia which takes 8h 57m and costs $80 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 12h 16m.

Where does the Poughkeepsie to Altoona bus arrive?

Poughkeepsie to Altoona bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, arrive at TransCenter station.

Where does the Poughkeepsie to Altoona train arrive?

Poughkeepsie to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Poughkeepsie to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Altoona is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Altoona.

How do I get a train ticket from Poughkeepsie to Altoona?

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Where can I stay near Altoona?

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Poughkeepsie to Altoona - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 57m
$85–738
Drive 295.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Altoonacar 295.5 mi
5h 20m
$54–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metro North Station to TransCenterbus Wpp
2. Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Philadelphiabus
3. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus Stationbus
12h 16m
$62–118
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
9h
$88–198

Poughkeepsie to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

8h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 395.2 mi
Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and 30th Street Station in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro North Station to Altoona Bus Station via TransCenter, White Plains Bus Station, and Philadelphia in around 12h 16m.

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