There are 6 ways to get from Suffern to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train via Philadelphia
best- Take the train from Suffern to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
8h 27m$61–735Drive 268 mi
cheapest- Drive from Suffern to Altoona268 mi
4h 49m$49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Orange Ave - Suffern to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, PA
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
9h 34mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Suffern to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)EWR - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
9h$87–267Train
- Take the train from Suffern to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower LevelMnbn / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
8h 28m$85–185Train, bus
- Take the train from Suffern to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to State College Bus Station
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
9h 50m$60–131
Suffern to Altoona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Suffern to Altoona is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Suffern to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Suffern to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Orange Ave - Suffern and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal, North Atherton Place at Walmart and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Suffern to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Suffern and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level, Newark Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Suffern and Altoona is 347 miles. The road distance is 269.5 miles.
The best way to get from Suffern to Altoona without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 8h 27m and costs $60 - $750.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Suffern to Altoona, including transfers.
Suffern to Altoona bus services, operated by Shortline Bus, depart from Orange Ave - Suffern station.
Suffern to Altoona train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Suffern station.
The best way to get from Suffern to Altoona is to train via Philadelphia which takes 8h 27m and costs $60 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between Suffern, NY, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Suffern to Altoona Amtrak Station via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level, Newark Penn Station, and 30th Street Station in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orange Ave - Suffern to Altoona Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal, State College, PA, North Atherton Place at Walmart, Burrowes Road at Westgate Building, and State College Bus Station in around 9h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Suffern to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–15
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.html
- 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
- $24–310
- 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
- $45–110
- 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
- $25–35
- 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
- $80–160
- 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 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 (866) 912-6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Orange Ave - Suffern to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adults
- $14–25
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@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 State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- 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
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Suffern to Altoona bus services, operated by Shortline Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Suffern to Altoona train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Suffern to Altoona is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Suffern to Altoona.
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