What is the cheapest way to get from Altoona to Tampa?

The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Tampa is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 18h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altoona to Tampa?

The fastest way to get from Altoona to Tampa is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $140 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Altoona and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Altoona and Tampa?

No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Tampa via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 51m.

How far is it from Altoona to Tampa?

The distance between Altoona and Tampa is 1028 miles. The road distance is 1020.3 miles.

How do I travel from Altoona to Tampa without a car?

The best way to get from Altoona to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 26h 40m and costs $180 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Altoona to Tampa?

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Altoona to Tampa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Tampa bus from?

Altoona to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Tampa train from?

Altoona to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Altoona to Tampa?

The best way to get from Altoona to Tampa is to bus which takes 26h 40m and costs $180 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $1,300 and takes 34h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $600 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Altoona to Tampa bus arrive?

Altoona to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the Altoona to Tampa train arrive?

Altoona to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Altoona to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Tampa is 1020 miles. It takes approximately 18h 40m to drive from Altoona to Tampa.

How do I get a train ticket from Altoona to Tampa?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Altoona to Tampa?

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Altoona to Tampa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Altoona to Tampa by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Tampa
best
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Tampa (TPA)plane PIT - TPA
8h 53m
$185–748
Fly Altoona–Blair County Airport to Tampa
cheapest
1. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Tampa (TPA)plane AOO - TPA
6h 13m
$148–562
Bus
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
26h 40m
$185–286
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
34h 51m
$763–1,296
Drive 1,014.4 mi
1. Drive from Altoona to Tampacar 1,014.4 mi
18h 40m
$186–268
Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane MDT - PIE
9h 47m
$164–559
Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Orlando, train
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Orlando (MCO)plane PIT - MCO
3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain
11h 59m
$267–717
Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Tampa (TPA)plane BWI - TPA
11h 28m
$255–1,190

Altoona to Tampa by bus

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Distance: 1,021.8 mi
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Orlando Bus Station in around 26h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Tampa via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 34h 51m.

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