What is the cheapest way to get from Altoona to Erie?

The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Erie is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altoona to Erie?

The fastest way to get from Altoona to Erie is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Altoona and Erie?

No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Erie. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Erie via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Altoona and Erie?

No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Erie Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Altoona to Erie?

The distance between Altoona and Erie is 254 miles. The road distance is 173.8 miles.

How do I travel from Altoona to Erie without a car?

The best way to get from Altoona to Erie without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Altoona to Erie?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Altoona to Erie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Erie bus from?

Altoona to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Erie train from?

Altoona to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Altoona to Erie?

The best way to get from Altoona to Erie is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs $110 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h.

Where does the Altoona to Erie bus arrive?

Altoona to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Where does the Altoona to Erie train arrive?

Altoona to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Altoona to Erie?

Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Erie is 174 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Altoona to Erie.

How do I get a train ticket from Altoona to Erie?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Altoona to Erie?

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Where can I stay near Erie?

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Altoona to Erie - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Altoona to Erie by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
7h 9m
$59–120
Drive 172.8 mi
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1. Drive from Altoona to Eriecar 172.8 mi
4h 11m
$32–46
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
9h 11m
$112–235
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
8h
$40–78

Altoona to Erie by train and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 9mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.9 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Erie Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Cleveland Amtrak in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Erie via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 8h.

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