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4.6Travel Information between Altoona, PA and Philadelphia, PA
 Distance | 174 miles (281 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $40 - $48 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $40 (€36) • 5 h 20 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $48 (€43) • 4 h 56 min |
 Popular travel companies | Greyhound or Amtrak |
Take a train or bus to travel 174 miles (281 km) to Philadelphia, PA from Altoona, PA. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA.
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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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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.
There are 2 travel options from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Philadelphia, PA from Altoona, PA is by taking a bus, which costs on average $40 (€36).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA:
Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which costs on average $48 (€43) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Philadelphia, PA from Altoona, PA is by train, which takes on average 4 h 56 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 20 min.
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:
- 2 buses per day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train or 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:
The following travel companies offer services from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA:
- Travel with Greyhound for buses to Philadelphia, PA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Greyhound Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA tickets on Omio for $40 (€36).
- Amtrak can take you to Philadelphia, PA by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA for $48 (€43).
Yes, there are direct services available from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Greyhound with 1 direct bus per day.
- 1 direct train per day with Amtrak.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Philadelphia, PA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA.
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