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

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There are 7 ways to get from Altoona to Rochester by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 Rochester (ROC)plane plane JST - ROC
    5h 41m
    $139–708

  2. Drive  222.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to Rochestercar car 222.8 mi
    5h 42m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College to DuBoisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from DuBois to Buffalobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 30m
    $65–179

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochestertrain train
    11h 53m
    $125–295

  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 Rochester (ROC)plane plane SCE - ROC
    6h 36m
    $123–684

  6. Bus via Rochester

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College to DuBoisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from DuBois to Buffalobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus bus 325
    11h 35m
    $73–210

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus bus 510
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 9m
    $86–274

Altoona to Rochester by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop via State College Bus Station, State College, DuBois, and Buffalo in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Rochester via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Cleveland Amtrak in around 11h 53m.

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