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

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

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane BTV - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 2m
    $111–514

  2. Drive 453.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burlington to Altoonacar car 453.9 mi
    10h 2m
    $83–120

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Burlington to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Ethan Allen Express
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    14h 54m
    $199–424

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    16h 17m
    $157–304

  5. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane BTV - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 26m
    $84–467

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BTV - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 56m
    $159–714

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 55m
    $120–284

Burlington to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Burlington, VT, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Burlington to Altoona Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 14h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Altoona Bus Station via Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal, Albany, New York, New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 17h 55m.

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