What is the cheapest way to get from Altoona to Minneapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Minneapolis is to bus which costs $140 - $310 and takes 24h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altoona to Minneapolis?

The fastest way to get from Altoona to Minneapolis is to bus and fly which takes 8h 1m and costs $110 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Altoona and Minneapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Altoona and Minneapolis?

No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 56m.

How far is it from Altoona to Minneapolis?

The distance between Altoona and Minneapolis is 875 miles. The road distance is 957 miles.

How do I travel from Altoona to Minneapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Altoona to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 22h 56m and costs $250 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Altoona to Minneapolis?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Altoona to Minneapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Minneapolis bus from?

Altoona to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Minneapolis train from?

Altoona to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Altoona to Minneapolis?

The best way to get from Altoona to Minneapolis is to train which takes 22h 56m and costs $250 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 24h 5m.

Where does the Altoona to Minneapolis bus arrive?

Altoona to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

What is the time difference between Altoona and Minneapolis?

Minneapolis is 1h behind Altoona. It is currently 6:37 PM in Altoona and 5:37 PM in Minneapolis.

Where does the Altoona to Minneapolis train arrive?

Altoona to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Altoona to Minneapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Minneapolis is 957 miles. It takes approximately 16h 20m to drive from Altoona to Minneapolis.

How do I get a bus ticket from Altoona to Minneapolis?

Book your Altoona to Minneapolis bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Minneapolis?

There are 583+ hotels available in Minneapolis.

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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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Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane PIT - MSP
8h 7m
$532–1,068
Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SCE - MSP
8h 1m
$110–569
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
22h 56m
$252–588
Bus
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
24h 5m
$147–302
Drive 951.5 mi
1. Drive from Altoona to Minneapoliscar 951.5 mi
16h 20m
$174–251
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
4. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
28h
$196–357

Altoona to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

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Distance: 869.7 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

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 5m.

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