There are 7 ways to get from Dayton to Altoona by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
10h 49m$77–157Drive 344.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dayton to Altoonacar 344.3 mi
6h 28m$63–91Bus, train via Toledo
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 48m$152–297Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane DAY - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 19m$138–595Bus, train via Columbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 3m$115–187Bus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
11h 54m$77–132Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane DAY - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
8h 35m$122–532
Dayton to Altoona by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Altoona is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Altoona is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
The distance between Dayton and Altoona is 382 miles. The road distance is 346.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 49m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 10h 49m to get from Dayton to Altoona, including transfers.
Dayton to Altoona bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Dayton to Altoona bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Altoona is 346 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Dayton to Altoona.
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What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Altoona Bus Station via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 11h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Dayton to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Dayton to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Dayton to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $21–30
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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