How to travel from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA

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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 €43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 56m. 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 €43, and a bus costs an average of €37.

Distance: 174 miles (281 km)

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€59

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€68

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5h 26m

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4h 56m

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5h 40m

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from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA

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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak42 Pennsylvanian
10:03AM4h57
Altoona Station, Altoona, PA
03:00PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$541One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak42 Pennsylvanian
10:03AM4h57
Altoona Station, Altoona, PA
03:00PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$541One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak42 Pennsylvanian
10:03AM4h57
Altoona Station, Altoona, PA
03:00PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$541One-way
0 transfers

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Greyhound
12:50PM5h25
Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA
06:15PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
$761One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak8690 AMTRAK · 654 Keystone Service
12:50PM5h37
Altoona Station, Altoona, PA
06:27PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$901One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Travel to Philadelphia, PA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Altoona, PA and Philadelphia, PA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $46 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $54 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA is by train with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 25m.

The distance from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 174 miles (281 km).
The average frequency per day from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA is:
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Altoona Station, Altoona, PA and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Boston, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Philadelphia, PA and these popular destinations at a great price.

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