There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport
best- Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane AOO - CLT
3h 4m$244–813Drive 462.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Charlottecar 462.8 mi
8h 45m$85–122Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
15h 25m$94–172Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent / ...
16h 48m$408–626Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SCE - CLT
5h 31m$91–519Bus via Fredericksburg
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Fredericksburgbus
- Take the bus from Fredericksburg to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
19h 20m$107–175
Altoona to Charlotte by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Charlotte is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Charlotte is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $240 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.
The distance between Altoona and Charlotte is 410 miles. The road distance is 465.5 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 15h 25m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Altoona to Charlotte, including transfers.
Altoona to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Charlotte is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $240 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 15h 25m, you could also train, which costs $400 - $650 and takes 16h 48m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
Corporate Flight Management Inc flies from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 15h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $280–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Fredericksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fredericksburg to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Altoona to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Altoona to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Charlotte is 465 miles. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Altoona to Charlotte.
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