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

The cheapest way to get from Erie to Altoona is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erie to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Erie and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Erie and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Cleveland Amtrak and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Erie to Altoona?

The distance between Erie and Altoona is 252 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Erie to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 59m and costs $55 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Erie to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erie to Altoona bus from?

Erie to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.

Where do I catch the Erie to Altoona train from?

Erie to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.

Train or bus from Erie to Altoona?

The best way to get from Erie to Altoona is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs $110 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 8h.

Where does the Erie to Altoona bus arrive?

Erie to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Where does the Erie to Altoona train arrive?

Erie to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Erie to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Altoona is 173 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Erie to Altoona.

How do I get a train ticket from Erie to Altoona?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Erie to Altoona?

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Where can I stay near Altoona?

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Erie to Altoona - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Erie to Altoona by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0440s
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 59m
$57–116
Drive 172.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Erie to Altoonacar 172.5 mi
4h 14m
$32–46
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 17m
$111–232
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0440s
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h
$39–76

Erie to Altoona by bus and train

7Weekly Services

6h 59mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 250.1 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Erie Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Cleveland Amtrak and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 8h.

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