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

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There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JST - LAX
    10h 47m
    $152–523

  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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SCE - LAX
    11h 29m
    $126–489

  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 Los Angelestrain train
    2d 10h
    $1,523–2,406

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $481–750

  5. Drive  2,506.7 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Los Angelescar car 2,506.7 mi
    40h 38m
    $443–640

  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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PIT - LAX
    11h 37m
    $250–529

Altoona to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,523Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,262.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Los Angeles via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 10h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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