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

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There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Altoona by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane RDU - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 31m
    $85–398

  2. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane RDU - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 55m
    $67–372

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 15m
    $77–150

  4. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    15h 3m
    $228–462

  5. Drive 379.2 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Altoonacar car 379.2 mi
    7h 59m
    $70–100

  6. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane RDU - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 41m
    $179–780

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RDU - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 58m
    $152–548

  8. Bus via Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd

    1. Take the bus from Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 29m
    $68–137

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    21h 14m
    $229–480

Durham to Altoona by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Durham to Altoona Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 13h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station in around 15h 3m.

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