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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Youngstown

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OHbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 39m
    $62–149

  2. Drive 202.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo to Altoonacar car 202.7 mi
    4h 38m
    $37–54

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 11m
    $142–435

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane BUF - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 47m
    $89–495

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to DuBoisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 45m
    $86–170

  6. Bus via Pittsburgh (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 45m
    $52–107

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus bus 530
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    10h 59m
    $86–288

Buffalo to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Buffalo to Altoona Amtrak Station via Buffalo Depew Station, Cleveland Amtrak, and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 12h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Altoona Bus Station via DuBois, State College, and State College Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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