There are 3 ways to get from Altoona to Sandusky by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
7h 52m$103–205Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Sandusky Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
9h 40m$48–93Drive 262.8 mi
- Drive from Altoona to Sanduskycar 262.8 mi
5h 10m$48–70
Altoona to Sandusky by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Sandusky is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Sandusky is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Sandusky. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Sandusky Bus Stop via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Sandusky station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Sandusky Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Altoona and Sandusky is 313 miles. The road distance is 264.3 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Sandusky without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Altoona to Sandusky, including transfers.
Altoona to Sandusky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Sandusky is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Sandusky, OH, USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stop via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 9h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Sandusky Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Sandusky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Altoona to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Sandusky is 264 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Altoona to Sandusky.
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