There are 6 ways to get from Beckley to Altoona by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Cambridge
best- Take the bus from Beckley to Charleston, WVbus
- Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Cambridgebus
- Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 24m$73–177Drive 292.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Beckley to Altoonacar 292.5 mi
5h 43m$54–78Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Prince Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
16h 21m$241–481Fly
- Fly from Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane BKW - AOO
10h 18m$212–680Bus
- Take the bus from Beckley to Charleston, WVbus
- Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Cambridgebus
- Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
12h 25m$55–137Bus, train
- Take the bus from Beckley to Charleston, WVbus
- Take the bus from Charleston to Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelterbus
- Take the bus from Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelter to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 52m$59–172
Beckley to Altoona by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beckley to Altoona is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Beckley to Altoona is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Beckley to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Beckley and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Charleston, WV, Cambridge, OH and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Beckley station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Prince Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
The distance between Beckley and Altoona is 415 miles. The road distance is 294.2 miles.
The best way to get from Beckley to Altoona without a car is to bus and train via Cambridge which takes 11h 24m and costs $70 - $180.
It takes approximately 11h 24m to get from Beckley to Altoona, including transfers.
Beckley to Altoona bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Beckley station.
Beckley to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Prince Station.
The best way to get from Beckley to Altoona is to train which takes 16h 21m and costs $240 - $490. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $210 - $700 and takes 10h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between Beckley, WV, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Beckley to Altoona Amtrak Station via Prince Station and 30th Street Station in around 16h 21m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc flies from Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) once daily.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Raleigh County Memorial Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Prince Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Beckley to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Charleston, WV to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Beckley to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Charleston, WV to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Beckley to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Charleston to Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Beckley to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cambridge, OH to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Beckley to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cambridge, OH to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Beckley to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 304-291-7433
- Website
- busride.org
Bus from Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelter to Pittsburgh Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–30
- Website
- https://www.busride.org
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More Questions & Answers
Beckley to Altoona bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Charleston, WV station.
Beckley to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beckley to Altoona is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Beckley to Altoona.
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