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There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Outer Banks by car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Drive  446.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Altoona to Outer Bankscar car 446.1 mi
    9h 3m
    $82–118

  2. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SCE - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 41m
    $110–601

  3. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane PHL - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    10h 18m
    $251–985

  4. Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BWI - ORF
    4. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    11h 24m
    $258–1,531

  5. Train, train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DCA - ORF
    4. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    12h 20m
    $283–1,688

Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 446.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Outer Banks, NC, USA?

You can drive from Altoona to Outer Banks in around 9h 3m.

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