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Compare train and bus for Philadelphia, PA to Altoona, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Altoona, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. 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 €38, while a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€52 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m 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 Philadelphia, PA to Altoona, PA:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Altoona, PA costing on average €52.
Other travel options to Altoona, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
Tickets start at around €52 compared to roughly €88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €36. The journey takes 4h 32m versus 3h 42m 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.
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How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Altoona, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Altoona, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:00 PM5h20Philadelphia, PA6:20 PMAltoona, PA€421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:00 PM5h20Philadelphia, PA6:20 PMAltoona, PA€421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:00 PM5h20Philadelphia, PA6:20 PMAltoona, PA€421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:00 PM5h20Philadelphia, PA7:20 PMAltoona, PA€461One-way0 transfers
- 12:57 PM5h23Philadelphia, PA6:20 PMAltoona, PA€731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Altoona, PA:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Altoona, PA costing on average €52.
Other travel options to Altoona, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Altoona, PA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Altoona Station, Altoona, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Altoona, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Altoona, PA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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