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How to get fromJohnstown to Altoonaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Johnstown to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    54 min
    $9–22
  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    1h 5m
    $6–10
  3. Drive  39.5 mi

    1. Drive from Johnstown to Altoonacar car 39.5 mi
    58 min
    $8–11
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Johnstown to Altoonataxi taxi 39.5 mi
    58 min
    $90–110

Johnstown to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $9–22 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Altoona Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $6–10 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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