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Compare bus and train for Altoona, PA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Altoona, PA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €103 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €103, while a train costs an average of €163.
Distance: 230 miles (371 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€163 Average price | €103 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 17m Average total duration Fastest 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Altoona, PA to New York, NY:
A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Altoona, PA to New York, NY costing on average €163.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 23m.
Tickets start at around €163 compared to roughly €69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-94.13. The journey takes 6h 47m versus 4h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Altoona, PA to New York, NY
How to get from Altoona, PA to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Altoona, PA to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus+12:50 PM12h00Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA12:50 AMNew York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station€911One-way2 transfers
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- +FlixBus+12:50 PM12h00Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA12:50 AMNew York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station€911One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- 42 Pennsylvanian10:03 AM6h47Altoona Station, Altoona, PA4:50 PMPenn Station, New York, NY€1571One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8690 Connecting Bus · 654 Keystone Service · 80 Carolinian12:50 PM7h55Altoona Station, Altoona, PA8:45 PMPenn Station, New York, NY€1531One-way2 transfers
- +FlixBus12:50 PM9h30Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA10:20 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.€911One-way1 transfer
- · 12:50 PM8h20Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA9:10 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY€911One-way1 transfer
- +FlixBus12:50 PM10h10Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA11:00 PMNew York, 28 Allen St., NY€911One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Altoona, PA to New York, NY:
A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Altoona, PA to New York, NY costing on average €163.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 23m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Altoona, PA and New York, NY as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Altoona Station, Altoona, PA and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA and arrive in New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave..
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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