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

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Altoona by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    6h 59m
    $63–121

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    8h
    $44–81

  3. Drive 274.6 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Altoonacar car 274.6 mi
    5h 18m
    $51–73

  4. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane CMH - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 29m
    $97–486

  5. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CMH - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 27m
    $80–469

Columbus to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Columbus to Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 8h.

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