There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to South Carolina by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane AOO - CLT
- Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Rock Hilltaxi
2h 49m$291–370Drive 634.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Charlestoncar 634.3 mi
12h 48m$116–168Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
18h 42m$304–613Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SCE - CLT
- Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Rock Hilltaxi
5h 16m$168–606Train, taxi, drive
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Savannah Station to Trolley Stop 10 - Coligny Beach Parktaxi
- Drive from Trolley Stop 1 - Shelter Cove Towne Centre to Charlestoncar
29h 46m$505–953
Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to South Carolina is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 12h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to South Carolina is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 49m and costs $290 - $370.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to South Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.
The distance between Altoona and South Carolina is 430 miles. The road distance is 638 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to South Carolina without a car is to train which takes 18h 42m and costs $300 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Altoona to South Carolina, including transfers.
Altoona to South Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
Altoona to South Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to South Carolina is 638 miles. It takes approximately 12h 48m to drive from Altoona to South Carolina.
There are 1580+ hotels available in South Carolina.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and South Carolina, USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Charleston via 30th Street Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 18h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Savannah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $80–200
Charlotte Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 704-464-9191
- Website
- charlottetaxiservice.com
Crown Cab Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-334-6666
- Website
- crowncabinc.com
Yellow Cab of Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-444-4444
Charlotte Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 704-464-9191
- Website
- charlottetaxiservice.com
Crown Cab Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-334-6666
- Website
- crowncabinc.com
Yellow Cab of Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-444-4444
East Side Taxi
- Phone
- +19125722213
Elite Taxi
- Phone
- +1 706-513-3721
- Website
- taxisavannah.net
Yellow Cab of Savannah
- Phone
- +1 912-236-1133
- Website
- yellowcabsavannah.com
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