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How to get fromEdmonton to Altoonaby plane, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edmonton to Altoona by plane, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane YEG - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 58m
    $236–856

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Edmonton to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6d 6h

  3. Drive  2,179.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edmonton to Altoonacar car 2,179.4 mi
    37h 32m
    $499–721

  4. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane YEG - DCA
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    17h 44m
    $420–1,283

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,942.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 58m

What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Edmonton to Altoona Amtrak Station via Edmonton, Vancouver, Granville Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, Everett Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 6d 6h.

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