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How to get to Allentown by train
Routes | 25 |
Trips per day | 37 |
train lines | 1 |
Stations | 1 |
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About Allentown
Allentown, aka the Queen City, holds historical significance in Pennsylvania. The Liberty Bell is the biggest attraction in town, with travelers coming from across the country to see the famous bell patriots successfully hid during the American Revolution. If you're in tune with art or monumental buildings, the city's museum has over 17,000 works of art that hold the history of the people that lived there.
On a more adventurous note, there is the Lehigh Valley Grand Prix, known best for Karting, where you can get your fix at over 40 miles an hour on the quarter-mile track. It has a league of racers that are devoted to becoming the top Karters in the city. Get behind the wheel to give them some competition- or sit back with a drink to watch the races. Looking for a nightlife experience? There are plenty of nightclubs, lounges, and restaurants to keep the party going after dark.
Allentown has a variety of bus companies providing intercity transport, including Greyhound, Fullington Trailways, and Martz. Amtrak also provides service from major cities like New Orleans, Newark, and Dallas. Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE) station is about 4 miles out from the city, which makes it easy to catch a quick bus or train anywhere.
What train companies travel to Allentown, Pennsylvania?
Located in Pennsylvania, Allentown is accessible by train from 25 other cities. You can choose from 37 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Allentown on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Allentown are also available.
Train companies serving Allentown
Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 120 | 4h 50m | $87.25 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
Which train carrier has the best service to Allentown?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Allentown by train with Amtrak giving them a 4.8 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to Allentown taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak offers. They rate Amtrak a 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Allentown punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Allentown, rating them a 4.5 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main train station in Allentown is Allentown LANTA. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Allentown.
Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Philadelphia | 4h 6m | $102.22 |
Buffalo | 15h 6m | $211.00 |
Wilmington | 2h 54m | $51.80 |
New York | 3h 27m | $107.32 |
Washington D.C. | 4h 25m | $85.21 |
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