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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cary to Altoona by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane RDU - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 8m
    $84–396

  2. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane RDU - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 32m
    $68–372

  3. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to 30th Street Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    14h 43m
    $182–407

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 46m
    $76–142

  5. Drive 385.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cary to Altoonacar car 385.3 mi
    8h 38m
    $71–102

  6. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane RDU - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 29m
    $216–876

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RDU - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 43m
    $138–518

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    18h 36m
    $195–430

Cary to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Cary to Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station in around 14h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to Altoona Bus Station via Western Blvd at Jones Franklin Rd, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 14h 46m.

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