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How to get fromAltoona to Traverse Cityby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Altoona to Traverse City by train, plane, bus, or car

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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 Traverse City (TVC)plane plane JST - TVC
    10h 56m
    $96–443

  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 Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SCE - TVC
    9h 40m
    $86–428

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain train
    5. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    20h 21m
    $156–359

  4. Train, bus via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    20h 58m
    $160–355

  5. Drive  591.1 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Traverse Citycar car 591.1 mi
    11h 10m
    $108–156

  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 Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PIT - TVC
    11h 19m
    $96–489

  7. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MDT - TVC
    11h 42m
    $101–461

  8. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    21h 4m
    $128–251

Altoona to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511 mi
  • Duration: 10h 56m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Altoona to Traverse City. However, you can take the train to Johnstown Amtrak Station, take the taxi to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) airport, fly to Traverse City (TVC), walk to Cherry Capital Airport, then take the line 14 bus to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Traverse City, MI via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Toledo, Toledo, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Kalamazoo, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 20h 21m.

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