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How to get fromAltoona to Atlantaby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Altoona to Atlanta by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MDT - ATL
    7h 14m
    $156–565

  2. Drive  688 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to Atlantacar car 688 mi
    13h
    $126–182

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    19h 20m
    $143–224

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Peachtree Stationtrain train Crescent
    23h 1m
    $548–846

  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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane PIT - ATL
    7h 24m
    $156–649

  6. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane AOO - ATL
    5h 18m
    $254–813

  7. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 20m
    $159–274

Altoona to Atlanta by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration19h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 769.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Atlanta Downtown via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 19h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Peachtree Station via 30th Street Station in around 23h 1m.

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