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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    9h 4m
    $108–175

  2. Drive 372.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Altoonacar car 372.7 mi
    6h 39m
    $68–99

  3. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 45m
    $116–272

  4. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane DTW - MDT
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 53m
    $103–469

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    10h 5m
    $108–150

  6. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane DTW - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 12m
    $92–467

Detroit to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 10h 5m.

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