What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Altoona is to bus which costs $140 - $280 and takes 24h.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Altoona is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $190 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h.

How far is it from Des Moines to Altoona?

The distance between Des Moines and Altoona is 831 miles. The road distance is 869.6 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 8m and costs $200 - $450.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Altoona?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Des Moines to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Altoona bus from?

Des Moines to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Altoona?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Altoona is to bus which takes 24h and costs $140 - $280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $190 - $750 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Des Moines to Altoona bus arrive?

Des Moines to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Altoona?

Altoona is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 11:29 PM in Des Moines and 12:29 AM in Altoona.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Altoona is 870 miles. It takes approximately 14h 43m to drive from Des Moines to Altoona.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Altoona?

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

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 28+ hotels available in Altoona.

Des Moines to Altoona - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Des Moines to Altoona by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane DSM - JST
2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 33m
$136–611
Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane DSM - SCE
2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
7h 57m
$125–588
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
21h 8m
$201–446
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
24h
$144–277
Drive 864.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Altoonacar 864.5 mi
14h 43m
$158–228
Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane DSM - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 51m
$157–691
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DSM - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 46m
$221–864
Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane DSM - AOO
6h 5m
$193–731
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
22h 19m
$221–504
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus
3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
25h 19m
$159–273

Des Moines to Altoona by bus, foot, and train

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21h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 826.6 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Altoona Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 24h. Alternatively, American Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) twice daily.

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