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

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

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  1. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane JST - ROA
    6h 20m
    $75–347

  2. Drive 287.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to Roanokecar car 287.8 mi
    5h 26m
    $53–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train
    13h 17m
    $148–285

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 59m
    $133–189

  5. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane SCE - ROA
    7h 45m
    $85–355

  6. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane AOO - ROA
    5h 38m
    $155–535

  7. Train (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 Roanoketrain train
    13h 21m
    $176–952

  8. Bus via Washington

    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 DC Union Station to Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 140bus bus
    14h 23m
    $111–168

Altoona to Roanoke by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop via Harrisburg Bus Station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 13h 59m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) 4 times a day.

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