There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Altoona by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane AUS - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 30m$171–722Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
38h 8m$219–436Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
42h 17m$477–1,077Drive 1,491.5 mi
- Drive from Austin to Altoonacar 1,491.5 mi
25h 10m$273–394Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane AUS - AOO
7h 59m$176–662Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane AUS - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 27m$214–845Bus, train
- Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
38h 14m$368–485
Austin to Altoona by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Altoona is to bus which costs $210 - $440 and takes 38h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Altoona is to fly which takes 7h 59m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe/4th and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Columbus and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 17m.
The distance between Austin and Altoona is 1364 miles. The road distance is 1500.2 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Altoona without a car is to bus which takes 38h 8m and costs $210 - $440.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Austin to Altoona, including transfers.
Austin to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
Austin to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Altoona is to bus which takes 38h 8m and costs $210 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $470 - $1,100 and takes 42h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $700 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Guadalupe/4th to Altoona Bus Station via 5203 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay H, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Columbus, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 38h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 42h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Austin to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Altoona is 1h ahead of Austin. It is currently 10:01 PM in Austin and 11:01 PM in Altoona.
Austin to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Altoona is 1500 miles. It takes approximately 25h 10m to drive from Austin to Altoona.
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