There are 8 ways to get from Altoona to Jacksonville by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane SCE - JAX
9h 10m$99–498Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Jacksonvillebus
21h 25m$149–231Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Jacksonvilletrain Silver Meteor
23h 53m$281–750Drive 824.8 mi
- Drive from Altoona to Jacksonvillecar 824.8 mi
15h 12m$151–218Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane PIT - JAX
9h 1m$130–675Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane AOO - JAX
7h 3m$272–1,013Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane BWI - JAX
11h 33m$180–1,350Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
29h 44m$300–775
Altoona to Jacksonville by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Jacksonville is to bus which costs $140 - $240 and takes 21h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Jacksonville is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $270 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Jacksonville via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Jacksonville via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 53m.
The distance between Altoona and Jacksonville is 818 miles. The road distance is 829.6 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Jacksonville without a car is to bus which takes 21h 25m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Altoona to Jacksonville, including transfers.
Altoona to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Jacksonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Jacksonville is to bus which takes 21h 25m and costs $140 - $240. Alternatively, you can train via Philadelphia, which costs $280 - $750 and takes 23h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $1,100 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Jacksonville, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Jacksonville via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 21h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Jefferson St + Beaver St via 30th Street Station, Jacksonville, and Amtrak Station in around 23h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Jacksonville via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Jacksonville via Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–700
- 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 State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Altoona to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Altoona to Jacksonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Jacksonville is 830 miles. It takes approximately 15h 12m to drive from Altoona to Jacksonville.
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