There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Altoona by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane CLT - AOO
2h 17m$246–264Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane CLT - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
4h 56m$78–431Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
17h 26m$99–200Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Crescent / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
18h 33m$225–505Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Altoona466.3 mi
8h 54mDrive 466.3 mi
- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Altoonacar 466.3 mi
8h 54m$86–123Bus #2
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
17h 26m$98–197
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Altoona by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Altoona is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Altoona is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $240 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Transit Center- Bay E, Charlotte Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Airport (CLT) station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from CTC Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Altoona is 401 miles. The road distance is 469 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Altoona without a car is to bus which takes 17h 26m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Altoona, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Altoona is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $240 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 17h 26m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 18h 33m.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
Corporate Flight Management Inc flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Altoona Bus Station via Transit Center- Bay V, Transit Center- Bay E, 4th St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 17h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $201–205
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Altoona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Altoona is 469 miles. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Altoona.
There are 29+ hotels available in Altoona.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Altoona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.