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How to get fromEdmonton to Altoonaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Edmonton to Altoona by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane YEG - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 9m
    $172–649

  2. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane YEG - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 6m
    $154–622

  3. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton to Lethbridgebus bus
    2. Drive from Lethbridge to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    5. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    7. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $567–1,109

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton to Jasperbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to DuBoisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus bus
    6. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 18h
    $738–1,459

  5. Drive 2,179.4 mi

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

  6. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    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
    14h 28m
    $201–731

Edmonton to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$738Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,911 mi
  • Duration: 12h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Edmonton to Altoona. However, you can take the vehicle to Century Park Station, walk to Century Park Transit Centre, take the line 747 bus to Edmonton International Airport, walk to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST), take the taxi to Johnstown Amtrak Station, then take the train to Altoona Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edmonton to Altoona Bus Station via Lethbridge, Port of Sweet Grass, Shelby Transit Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 2d 8h.

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