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How to get fromIndianapolis to Altoonaby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Altoona by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    10h 29m
    $92–168

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    13h 25m
    $76–144

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    18h 54m
    $249–524

  4. Drive 448.9 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Altoonacar car 448.9 mi
    8h 15m
    $82–119

  5. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane IND - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 33m
    $113–495

  6. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane IND - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 56m
    $94–469

  7. Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane plane IND - AOO
    7h 23m
    $147–562

Indianapolis to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 29m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Indianapolis to Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 18h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 13h 25m.

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