There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Louisville by bus, plane, train, or car
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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane SCE - SDF
8h 28m$119–669Drive 479.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Louisvillecar 479.2 mi
8h 36m$88–127Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
14h 34m$150–236Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane AOO - SDF
6h 14m$382–1,463Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane PIT - SDF
7h 59m$334–1,899
Altoona to Louisville by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Louisville is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Louisville is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $380 - $1,500.
The distance between Altoona and Louisville is 516 miles. The road distance is 482 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Louisville without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 34m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Altoona to Louisville, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Louisville is 482 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Altoona to Louisville.
There are 565+ hotels available in Louisville.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?
Corporate Flight Management Inc, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Louisville International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Louisville International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,700
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- 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
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
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