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

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Altoona is to bus which costs $160 - $290 and takes 24h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Altoona is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $120 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Jacksonville, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.

How far is it from Gainesville to Altoona?

The distance between Gainesville and Altoona is 868 miles. The road distance is 892.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gainesville to Altoona without a car is to bus which takes 24h 5m and costs $160 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Gainesville to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to Altoona bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Gainesville to Altoona?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Altoona is to bus which takes 24h 5m and costs $160 - $290. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $470 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Gainesville to Altoona bus arrive?

Gainesville to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Jacksonville station.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Altoona is 893 miles. It takes approximately 16h 31m to drive from Gainesville to Altoona.

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

Book your Gainesville to Altoona bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 30+ hotels available in Altoona.

Gainesville to Altoona - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Gainesville to Altoona by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane GNV - SCE
2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
11h 6m
$88–428
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
24h 5m
$164–282
Bus, train via Philadelphia
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
26h
$367–781
Drive 887.4 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Altoonacar 887.4 mi
16h 31m
$162–234
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane GNV - AOO
6h 10m
$126–462
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane JAX - PIT
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 3m
$377–696
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
1. Drive from Gainesville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane SFB - MDT
3. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 12m
$146–531
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane JAX - PHL
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 25m
$200–484
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
31h 57m
$397–846

Gainesville to Altoona by bus

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24h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 863.4 mi
Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Altoona Bus Station via Jacksonville, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 24h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) twice daily.

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