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

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There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to Kansas City by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane JST - MCI
    9h 57m
    $165–750

  2. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SCE - MCI
    9h 30m
    $139–716

  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 Kansas Citytrain train
    21h 58m
    $563–876

  4. 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 Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 35m
    $160–259

  5. Drive  932.7 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Kansas Citycar car 932.7 mi
    16h 11m
    $171–246

  6. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane AOO - MCI
    9h 19m
    $201–810

Altoona to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration21h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$563Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 911.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Kansas City via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 22h 35m.

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