There are 8 ways to get from Altoona to Durham by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane SCE - RDU
7h 56m$73–411Bus via Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd
cheapest- 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, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rdbus
14h 10m$65–127Bus
- 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 Durhambus
13h 25m$74–145Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
15h 1m$177–987Drive 375.3 mi
- Drive from Altoona to Durhamcar 375.3 mi
8h 5m$69–99Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PIT - RDU
8h 15m$226–1,373Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane AOO - RDU
6h 52m$227–866Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
19h 43m$183–420
Altoona to Durham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Durham is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Durham is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $220 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Durham via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.
The distance between Altoona and Durham is 415 miles. The road distance is 377.4 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 13h 25m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Altoona to Durham, including transfers.
Altoona to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Durham is to bus which takes 13h 25m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can train via Philadelphia, which costs $170 - $1,000 and takes 15h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $900 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Durham via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 13h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 15h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
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
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- 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 State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Altoona to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Durham is 377 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Altoona to Durham.
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