There are 9 ways to get from Altoona to Kalamazoo by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JST - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
8h 9m$111–430Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
15h 30m$75–149Train, bus via Toledo
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain
13h 51m$139–304Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
14h 39m$90–187Drive 447.1 mi
- Drive from Altoona to Kalamazoocar 447.1 mi
8h 29m$82–118Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SCE - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
9h 2m$95–405Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Detroit (DTW)plane PIT - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Kalamazootrain
10h 58m$618–1,099Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane JST - AZO
11h 9m$91–422Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane SCE - AZO
9h 21m$80–397
Altoona to Kalamazoo by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Kalamazoo is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 15h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Kalamazoo is to train and fly which takes 8h 9m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
The distance between Altoona and Kalamazoo is 688 miles. The road distance is 449.7 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Kalamazoo without a car is to train and bus via Toledo which takes 13h 51m and costs $130 - $310.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Altoona to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Altoona to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Kalamazoo is 450 miles. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Altoona to Kalamazoo.
Book your Altoona to Kalamazoo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Detroit Bus Station in around 15h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Washington Dulles, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Washington Dulles, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Charlotte, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Philadelphia, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
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