What is the cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Altoona is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlotte to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Altoona is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $140 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Charlotte and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Charlotte and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

How far is it from Charlotte to Altoona?

The distance between Charlotte and Altoona is 409 miles. The road distance is 464.5 miles.

How do I travel from Charlotte to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Charlotte to Altoona without a car is to bus which takes 15h 55m and costs $160 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Charlotte to Altoona?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Charlotte to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlotte to Altoona bus from?

Charlotte to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Charlotte to Altoona train from?

Charlotte to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Charlotte to Altoona?

The best way to get from Charlotte to Altoona is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $140 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 55m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $500 and takes 16h 41m.

Where does the Charlotte to Altoona bus arrive?

Charlotte to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Charlotte to Altoona train arrive?

Charlotte to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Charlotte to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Altoona is 465 miles. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Charlotte to Altoona.

How do I get a train ticket from Charlotte to Altoona?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Charlotte to Altoona?

Book your Charlotte to Altoona bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 30+ hotels available in Altoona.

Charlotte to Altoona - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Altoona by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport
best
1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane CLT - AOO
3h 44m
$147–272
Drive 461.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charlotte to Altoonacar 461.8 mi
8h 48m
$85–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
15h 55m
$165–236
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Crescent / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
16h 41m
$241–493
Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane CLT - SCE
2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
6h 23m
$107–462
Bus via Charlotte
1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
16h 5m
$167–238

Charlotte to Altoona by bus

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15h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 406.7 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, 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 Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 15h 55m.

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