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

The cheapest way to get from Florida to Altoona is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 15h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florida to Altoona is to fly and train which takes 8h 57m and costs $190 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Florida and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Newnan St + Ashley St and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Jacksonville, Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Florida and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Florida to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 3m.

How far is it from Florida to Altoona?

The distance between Florida and Altoona is 994 miles. The road distance is 828.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Florida to Altoona without a car is to bus which takes 22h 48m and costs $150 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Florida to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florida to Altoona bus from?

Florida to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.

Where do I catch the Florida to Altoona train from?

Florida to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.

Train or bus from Florida to Altoona?

The best way to get from Florida to Altoona is to bus which takes 22h 48m and costs $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can train via Philadelphia, which costs $600 - $1,000 and takes 24h 3m.

Where does the Florida to Altoona bus arrive?

Florida to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Florida to Altoona train arrive?

Florida to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Florida to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Altoona is 828 miles. It takes approximately 15h 13m to drive from Florida to Altoona.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 27+ hotels available in Altoona.

Florida to Altoona - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Florida to Altoona by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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Fly Orlando to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane MCO - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 57m
$192–532
Drive 823.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jacksonville to Altoonacar 823.5 mi
15h 13m
$151–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
22h 48m
$155–238
Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Jacksonville to 30th Street Stationtrain Silver Meteor
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
24h 3m
$612–953
Fly Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane TPA - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h
$157–602
Fly Jacksonville to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane JAX - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 33m
$221–1,275
Fly Jacksonville to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JAX - DCA
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 46m
$296–880
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
30h
$662–1,053

Florida to Altoona by bus

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22h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 988 mi
Duration: 8h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to Altoona Bus Station via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 22h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St + Jefferson St to Altoona Amtrak Station via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, and 30th Street Station in around 24h 3m.

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