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How to get fromIowa City to Altoonaby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    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 48m
    $196–476

  2. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane MLI - SCE
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 20m
    $88–422

  3. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 40m
    $123–214

  4. Drive  754.5 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Altoonacar car 754.5 mi
    12h 55m
    $138–199

  5. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane MLI - JST
    3. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 53m
    $100–441

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 59m
    $143–232

  7. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane CID - JST
    3. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 3m

  8. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CID - SCE
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 44m

  9. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 44m
    $98–390

Iowa City to Altoona by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 813.9 mi
  • Duration: 18h 48m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Altoona Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 20h 40m.

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