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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    11h 4m
    $92–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    11h 55m
    $73–128

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    19h 29m
    $247–525

  4. Drive 451 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Indianapoliscar car 451 mi
    8h 10m
    $83–119

  5. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane JST - IND
    9h 7m
    $123–595

  6. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SCE - IND
    7h 58m
    $105–569

  7. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane AOO - IND
    7h 31m
    $163–662

Altoona to Indianapolis by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 4m

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

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Indianapolis via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 19h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Indianapolis via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 11h 55m.

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