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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 26m. 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 $62, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $70 (€59).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
Tickets start at around $70 (€59) compared to roughly $104 (€88) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34 (€28). The journey takes 4h 56m versus 3h 49m 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 Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 12:50 PM5h25Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA6:15 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$601One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:50 PM5h25Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA6:15 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$601One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 42 Pennsylvanian10:03 AM4h56Altoona Station, Altoona, PA2:59 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$721One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8690 Connecting Bus · 654 Keystone Service12:50 PM5h36Altoona Station, Altoona, PA6:26 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$901One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $70 (€59).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- 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 Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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