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How to get fromAltoona to St. Louisby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to St. Louis by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PIT - STL
    7h 48m
    $150–677

  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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SCE - STL
    8h 10m
    $121–620

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    16h 44m
    $132–264

  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 Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    19h 21m
    $277–584

  5. Drive 692.6 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to St. Louiscar car 692.6 mi
    12h 9m
    $127–183

Altoona to St. Louis by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to St. Louis via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 19h 21m.

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