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

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Altoona is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Altoona is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs $55 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via New York Midtown and Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Altoona?

The distance between Schenectady and Altoona is 484 miles. The road distance is 328.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schenectady to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs $110 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Schenectady to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Altoona bus from?

Schenectady to Altoona bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Altoona train from?

Schenectady to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.

Train or bus from Schenectady to Altoona?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Altoona is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs $110 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Schenectady to Altoona bus arrive?

Schenectady to Altoona bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where does the Schenectady to Altoona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schenectady to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Altoona is 329 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Schenectady to Altoona.

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

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Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 26+ hotels available in Altoona.

Schenectady to Altoona - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Schenectady to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
10h 54m
$117–314
Drive 326.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Schenectady to Altoona326.7 mi
6h 32m
$60–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - MidtownNyc
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia
3. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus Station
12h 10m
$83–176
Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)ALB - SCE
2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
8h 25m
$109–516
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Midtown - 400 8th AveSchenectady
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
11h 15m
$95–225
Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
11h 19m
$117–904
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)ALB - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
9h 29m
$287–864

Schenectady to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

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10h 54mAverage Duration

$117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 481.3 mi
Duration: 10h 54m

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

You can take a train from Schenectady to Altoona Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 10h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Altoona Bus Station via New York, NY - Midtown, New York Midtown, and Philadelphia in around 12h 10m.

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