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

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

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  1. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PIT - SAN
    10h 46m
    $210–1,380

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 10h
    $888–1,895

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $413–813

  4. Drive 2,506.7 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Los Angelescar car 2,506.7 mi
    40h 38m
    $458–661

  5. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PIT - SFO
    11h 30m
    $599–939

  6. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PIT - LAX
    11h 27m
    $215–788

  7. Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BWI - SAN
    13h 46m
    $343–1,808

Altoona to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$888Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,245.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and California, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Los Angeles via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 10h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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