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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cleveland to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    6h 40m
    $81–165

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    8h 6m
    $40–78

  3. Drive 216.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Altoonacar car 216.3 mi
    4h 17m
    $40–57

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CLE - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 1m
    $80–448

Cleveland to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Altoona Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Tower City Station Track 8 to Altoona Bus Station via Brookpark Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 8h 6m.

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