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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 prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 30m. 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 bus costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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€56 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m 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 Philadelphia, PA to Altoona, PA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Altoona, PA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA to Altoona, PA
Travel to Altoona, 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 Philadelphia, PA to Altoona, PA.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Altoona, PA:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Altoona, PA costing on average $54 (€42).
Other travel options to Altoona, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
- 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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