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

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

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  1. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SCE - CLT
    5h 25m
    $91–498

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to Westover Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Morgantown to Charlestonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Statesvillebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Statesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 9m
    $73–250

  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 Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 25m
    $97–160

  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 Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    16h 48m
    $191–434

  5. Drive  462.8 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Charlottecar car 462.8 mi
    8h 45m
    $85–122

  6. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDT - CLT
    7h 16m
    $113–560

  7. 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PIT - CLT
    7h 40m
    $123–668

Altoona to Charlotte by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station in around 16h 48m.

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