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

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

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  1. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane PIT - MSP
    8h 3m
    $539–1,076

  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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SCE - MSP
    8h 5m
    $138–602

  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 St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    22h 56m
    $319–666

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 30m
    $176–339

  5. Drive 951.5 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Minneapoliscar car 951.5 mi
    16h 20m
    $174–251

  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 Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    27h 59m
    $213–375

Altoona to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 869.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Government Plaza Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 22h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 24h 30m.

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