There are 8 ways to get from Hampton to Altoona by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane ORF - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 26m$119–409Drive 318.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hampton to Altoonacar 318.1 mi
6h 21m$59–84Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hampton to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus
- Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 28m$110–773Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 3m$187–402Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane ORF - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
6h 49m$100–383Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Hampton to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus
- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
13h 20m$69–147Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
14h 35m$187–402Bus
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop 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 2m$66–123
Hampton to Altoona by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hampton to Altoona is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Hampton to Altoona is to fly and train which takes 5h 26m and costs $110 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Hampton to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Hampton and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Wilmington Bus Station and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Hampton to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
The distance between Hampton and Altoona is 336 miles. The road distance is 319.9 miles.
The best way to get from Hampton to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 28m and costs $110 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Hampton to Altoona, including transfers.
Hampton to Altoona bus services, operated by Hi Bus, depart from Hampton station.
Hampton to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Hampton to Altoona is to train via Washington which takes 14h 3m and costs $180 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via Philadelphia, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 13h 20m.
What companies run services between Hampton, VA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Pembroke & Wine to Altoona Amtrak Station via Dntc, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 14h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampton to Altoona Bus Station via Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St, Wilmington Bus Station, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 13h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Reagan Washington, Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- 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 Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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 Norfolk to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- [email protected]
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from Hampton to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Adult
- $30–65
Bus from Hampton to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Adult
- $30–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hampton to Altoona bus services, operated by Hi Bus, arrive at Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St station.
Hampton to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hampton to Altoona is 320 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Hampton to Altoona.
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