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How to get fromTimes Square to Altoonaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Times Square to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    6h 30m
    $65–140

  2. Drive 273.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Times Square to Altoonacar car 273.3 mi
    4h 57m
    $50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus bus New York
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    6h 55m
    $71–144

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane EWR - PIT
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 19m

  5. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    7h 13m
    $58–676

  6. Bus via Harrisburg (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0410 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    7h 30m
    $68–131

Times Square to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Altoona Bus Station via State College Bus Station in around 6h 55m.

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