There are 7 ways to get from Altoona to Edmonton by train, plane, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane PIT - YEG
13h 54m$301–1,201Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane SCE - YEG
14h 37m$248–980Bus, train
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Sebus
- Take the bus from Calgary Downtown SE - 11 Ave SE to Edmonton Downtown -10235 101 St NWbus
3d 13h$1,078–2,340Drive 3,497 km
- Drive from Altoona to Edmontoncar 3,497 km
37h 41m$696–1,005Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane JST - YEG
17h 4m$372–1,764Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain
- Take the bus from Jasper to Edmontonbus
3d 20h$1,043–2,383Train
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Edmontontrain
6d 7h
Altoona to Edmonton by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Edmonton is to bus and fly which costs $240 - $1,000 and takes 14h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Edmonton is to train and fly which takes 13h 54m and costs $300 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Edmonton. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Edmonton via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station and Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 days 7h.
The distance between Altoona and Edmonton is 3130 km. The road distance is 3497 km.
The best way to get from Altoona to Edmonton without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 13h and costs $1,000 - $2,400.
It takes approximately 13h 54m to get from Altoona to Edmonton, including transfers.
Altoona to Edmonton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
Edmonton is 2h behind Altoona. It is currently 10:41 AM in Altoona and 8:41 AM in Edmonton.
Altoona to Edmonton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Edmonton is 3497 km. It takes approximately 37h 41m to drive from Altoona to Edmonton.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Edmonton, AB, Canada?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Edmonton via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, East-Van, Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver, and Edmonton in around 6d 7h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Edmonton International Airport via Philadelphia, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $800–1,800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $800–1,800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- 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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
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