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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Altoonaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane CID - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 12m
    $94–434

  2. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CID - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 53m
    $78–418

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    20h 45m

  4. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 37m

  5. Drive  766.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Altoonacar car 766.2 mi
    13h 51m
    $140–202

  6. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane CID - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 32m
    $110–536

  7. Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane plane CID - AOO
    9h 7m
    $142–542

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 56m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 730.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Altoona Bus Station via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 22h 37m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) 4 times a day.

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