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

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

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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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JST - SAN
    9h 48m
    $216–793

  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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SCE - SAN
    10h 27m
    $198–766

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    2d 12h
    $917–1,965

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 15h
    $427–827

  5. Drive 2,490.1 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to San Diegocar car 2,490.1 mi
    41h 17m
    $455–657

  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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PIT - SAN
    10h 10m
    $327–825

  7. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AOO - SAN
    9h 26m
    $251–860

Altoona to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$917Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,218.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to San Diego via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 12h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to San Diego via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 15h.

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