Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Tucson

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    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
    10h 54m
    $218–915

  2. 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
    $614–1,404

  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 Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    2d 5h
    $354–583

  4. Drive  2,109 mi

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

  5. 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 45m
    $269–1,164

  6. 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 25m
    $245–976

  7. 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 35m
    $239–899

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

    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
    12h 13m
    $224–939

  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
    $699–1,644

Altoona to Tucson by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$614Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Altoona to Tucson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,978.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Broadway/Country Club via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Tucson Downtown, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 2d 5h. 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.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There