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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    11h 19m
    $157–324

  2. Drive 439.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to Elkhartcar car 439.4 mi
    7h 57m
    $81–116

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 16m
    $141–204

  4. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane JST - SBN
    8h 22m
    $181–662

  5. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SCE - SBN
    7h 36m
    $191–720

  6. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JST - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 52m
    $103–397

  7. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SCE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 46m
    $118–405

Altoona to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 19m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Toledo in around 12h 16m.

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