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

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There are 8 ways to get from Altoona to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 5m
    $81–156

  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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SCE - RDU
    8h 9m
    $66–370

  3. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    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. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    14h 4m
    $201–1,003

  4. Drive 386.4 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Raleighcar car 386.4 mi
    8h 33m
    $71–102

  5. Bus via Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus bus
    13h 21m
    $66–129

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    18h 5m
    $227–465

  7. 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PIT - RDU
    8h 24m
    $180–778

  8. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane AOO - RDU
    7h
    $214–713

Altoona to Raleigh by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to GoRaleigh Station via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 13h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 14h 4m.

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