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

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

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CHS - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 20m
    $75–375

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    18h 19m
    $306–616

  3. Drive 633.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Altoonacar car 633.1 mi
    12h 51m
    $116–167

  4. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane CHS - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 11m
    $110–481

  5. Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane plane CHS - AOO
    6h 44m
    $151–535

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CHS - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 29m
    $413–1,028

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 1m
    $276–569

Charleston to Altoona by bus and train

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Duration24h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Altoona Amtrak Station via Charleston Amtrak Station and 30th Street Station in around 18h 19m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) 3 times a day.

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