What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Altoona is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Altoona is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $160 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Altoona. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Des Moines via Detroit and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

How far is it from Detroit to Altoona?

The distance between Detroit and Altoona is 571 miles. The road distance is 591.5 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Altoona without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 16m and costs $150 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Altoona?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Detroit to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Altoona bus from?

Detroit to Altoona bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Altoona?

The best way to get from Detroit to Altoona is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 14h 34m.

Where does the Detroit to Altoona bus arrive?

Detroit to Altoona bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Altoona?

Altoona is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 7:22 PM in Detroit and 6:22 PM in Altoona.

Can I drive from Detroit to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Altoona is 592 miles. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Detroit to Altoona.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 204+ hotels available in Altoona.

Detroit to Altoona - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Altoona by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly from Detroit
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DTW - DSM
4h 14m
$167–797
Drive 588.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Detroit to Altoonacar 588.1 mi
9h 40m
$108–155
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
14h 16m
$156–301
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
14h 49m
$186–376
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAN - DSM
5h 45m
$172–819
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FNT - DSM
6h 52m
$145–661
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
14h 34m
$164–258
Bus via Auburn Gresham
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
16h 28m
$127–209

Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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Distance: 567.8 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Altoona via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 14h 34m.

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