What is the cheapest way to get from Altoona to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Athens is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 9h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altoona to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Altoona to Athens is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Altoona and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Athens via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Altoona to Athens?

The distance between Altoona and Athens is 315 miles. The road distance is 273.9 miles.

How do I travel from Altoona to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Altoona to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 44m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Altoona to Athens?

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Altoona to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Athens bus from?

Altoona to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.

Where does the Altoona to Athens bus arrive?

Altoona to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Can I drive from Altoona to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Athens is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Altoona to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 26+ hotels available in Athens.

Altoona to Athens - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Altoona to Athens by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cambridge, OHbus
3. Take the bus from Cambridge to Athensbus
8h 44m
$63–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cambridge, OHbus
3. Take the bus from Cambridge to Athensbus
9h 35m
$44–77
Drive 272.3 mi
1. Drive from Altoona to Athenscar 272.3 mi
5h 26m
$50–72

Altoona to Athens by train and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 44mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.3 mi
Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Athens, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Athens via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Cambridge, OH, and Cambridge in around 9h 35m.

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