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How to get fromAltoona to Anchorageby train, plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Anchorage by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane JST - ANC
    12h 54m
    $327–1,252

  2. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SCE - ANC
    14h 1m
    $311–1,218

  3. Drive  4,106.3 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Anchoragecar car 4,106.3 mi
    3d 2h
    $750–1,083

  4. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane MDT - ANC
    14h 59m
    $365–1,314

  5. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane PIT - ANC
    15h 40m
    $425–1,498

Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration14h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,275.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Altoona to Anchorage. However, you can take the train to Johnstown Amtrak Station, take the taxi to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC), walk to Airport South Terminal, then take the line 65 bus to Downtown Transit Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Altoona to Anchorage in around 3d 2h.

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