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

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There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to Charleston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SCE - CHS
    8h 37m
    $80–398

  2. 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 Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    18h 42m
    $305–613

  3. Drive 634.3 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Charlestoncar car 634.3 mi
    12h 48m
    $116–168

  4. 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 Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PIT - CHS
    8h 43m
    $114–507

  5. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane AOO - CHS
    7h 33m
    $213–662

  6. Bus, train

    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 Wilmington Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Wilmington to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    22h 46m
    $235–495

Altoona to Charleston by bus and train

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Duration22h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Charleston via 30th Street Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 18h 42m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 3 times a day.

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