There are 4 ways to get from Altoona to Lake Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian
6h 54m$85–173Drive 203.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Buffalocar 203.6 mi
4h 37m$38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
7h 7mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
7h 9m$58–120
Altoona to Lake Erie by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Lake Erie is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Lake Erie is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Lake Erie. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Superior Av & East Roadway via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Chester Av & E 13Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Lake Erie. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Altoona and Lake Erie is 253 miles. The road distance is 204.8 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Lake Erie without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Altoona to Lake Erie, including transfers.
Altoona to Lake Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Lake Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Lake Erie is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Lake Erie, OH, USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ontario St & Rockwell Av via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Cleveland Amtrak, and E 6Th St & Lakeside Av in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Superior Av & East Roadway via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Chester Av & E 13Th St in around 7h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Lake Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Altoona to Lake Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Lake Erie is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Altoona to Lake Erie.
There are 58+ hotels available in Lake Erie.