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

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

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  1. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SCE - SDF
    8h 28m
    $120–669

  2. Drive  479.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to Louisvillecar car 479.2 mi
    8h 36m
    $82–119

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    15h 25m
    $107–175

  4. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane AOO - SDF
    6h 17m
    $442–1,363

  5. 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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PIT - SDF
    8h
    $364–1,999

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    17h 44m
    $158–256

Altoona to Louisville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Louisville, KY via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 15h 25m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 3 times a day.

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