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

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There are 8 ways to get from Altoona to Jackson by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane SCE - JAN
    10h 2m
    $138–516

  2. 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 Jacksontrain train
    30h 10m
    $427–895

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    30h 20m
    $182–362

  4. Drive 1,028.8 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Jacksoncar car 1,028.8 mi
    17h 23m
    $188–272

  5. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane MDT - JAN
    9h 53m
    $273–1,088

  6. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane PIT - JAN
    9h 58m
    $167–595

  7. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane AOO - JAN
    5h 42m
    $181–550

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Homewood to Jacksontrain train
    32h 26m
    $354–709

Altoona to Jackson by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration30h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$427Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 955.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Jackson via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 30h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Jackson via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 30h 20m.

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