There are 3 ways to get from Fayette County to Altoona by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Greensburg Westmoreland Transit Ctr to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
4h 41m$56–81Drive 97.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fayette County to Altoonacar 97.9 mi
2h 27m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Connellsville Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 46m$77–140
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fayette County to Altoona is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Fayette County to Altoona is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Fayette County to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Country Side Plaza Park & Ride Bus Shelt and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Greensburg Westmoreland Transit Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Fayette County station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Connellsville Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Fayette County and Altoona is 118 miles. The road distance is 98.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fayette County to Altoona without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Fayette County to Altoona, including transfers.
Fayette County to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Greensburg Westmoreland Transit Ctr station.
Fayette County to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Connellsville Station.
The best way to get from Fayette County to Altoona is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Fayette County, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Greensburg Westmoreland Transit Ctr to Altoona Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $12–24 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fayette County to Altoona Amtrak Station via Connellsville Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 5h 46m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Connellsville Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensburg Westmoreland Transit Ctr to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Fayette County to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.
Fayette County to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fayette County to Altoona is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Fayette County to Altoona.
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