There are 7 ways to get from Florence to Altoona by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Florence Regional Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport
best- Fly from Florence Regional Airport (FLO) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane FLO - AOO
7h 7m$195–622Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Florence Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
16h 55m$94–194Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Florence Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
16h 27m$250–517Train, bus
- Take the train from Florence Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
16h 46m$112–217Drive 521.6 mi
- Drive from Florence to Altoonacar 521.6 mi
10h 20m$96–138Bus, bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Take the bus from Florence Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane CLT - AOO
7h 48m$227–313Bus, bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport
- Take the bus from Florence Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane CLT - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
10h 27m$100–469
Florence to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Altoona is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Florence to Altoona is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $190 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Florence station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Florence Bus Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Florence station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Florence Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
The distance between Florence and Altoona is 454 miles. The road distance is 524.6 miles.
The best way to get from Florence to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 16h 27m and costs $250 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Florence to Altoona, including transfers.
Florence to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Florence Bus Station.
Florence to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Florence Station.
The best way to get from Florence to Altoona is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $190 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 16h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 16h 55m.
What companies run services between Florence, SC, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
American Airlines and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Florence Regional Airport (FLO) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Florence Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station in around 16h 27m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Florence Regional Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Florence Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Florence Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Florence Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Florence Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Florence Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Florence to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Florence to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Altoona is 525 miles. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Florence to Altoona.
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