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How to get fromAltoona to Tucsonby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Altoona to Tucson by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Tucson

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane JST - TUS
    11h 49m
    $236–943

  2. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Tucson

    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 Tucson (TUS)plane plane SCE - TUS
    11h 21m
    $229–916

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus bus
    2d 3h
    $370–702

  4. Train, bus

    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 Flagstafftrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    2d 3h
    $778–1,565

  5. Drive 2,109 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Tucsoncar car 2,109 mi
    35h 51m
    $385–556

  6. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane PIT - TUS
    12h 15m
    $278–1,175

  7. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane MDT - TUS
    13h 38m
    $504–1,988

  8. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane PIT - PHX
    3. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    12h 30m
    $258–860

  9. 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 Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 21h
    $888–1,895

Altoona to Tucson by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,917.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 49m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Tucson via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Tucson Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 21h.

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