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How to get fromAustin to Altoonaby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Altoona by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane AUS - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 23m
    $196–827

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    38h 14m
    $328–585

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    42h 17m
    $588–1,189

  4. Drive 1,491.5 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Altoonacar car 1,491.5 mi
    25h 9m
    $273–394

  5. Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane plane AUS - AOO
    7h 51m
    $196–762

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane AUS - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 7m
    $309–1,165

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    38h 35m
    $236–471

Austin to Altoona by bus, subway, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration38h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,355.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Austin to Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 42h 17m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) twice daily.

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