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How to get fromAltoona to Phoenixby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to Phoenix by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane JST - PHX
    9h 8m
    $176–692

  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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SCE - PHX
    10h 2m
    $159–666

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 44m
    $368–704

  4. Train, bus via Chicago

    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 Flagstafftrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $760–1,534

  5. Drive 2,142.4 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Phoenixcar car 2,142.4 mi
    35h 26m
    $391–565

  6. 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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane PIT - PHX
    9h 52m
    $208–774

Altoona to Phoenix by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,926.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Altoona to Phoenix. However, you can take the train to Johnstown Amtrak Station, take the taxi to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) airport, fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Terminal 4 Station, then take the vehicle to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Phoenix Bus Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 47h 44m.

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