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Compare train and bus for Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $53, and a bus costs an average of $49.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$77 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price |
5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Altoona, PA and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Trains mostly depart from Altoona Station, Altoona, PA and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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