There are 4 ways to get from Johnstown to Penn State Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
58 min$20–36Drive 41 mi
cheapest- Drive from Johnstown to Penn State Altoonacar 41 mi
1h 1m$8–11Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
1h 9m$14–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Johnstown to Penn State Altoonataxi 41 mi
1h 1m$90–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johnstown to Penn State Altoona is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Johnstown to Penn State Altoona is to train which takes 58 min and costs $20 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Johnstown to Penn State Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Johnstown Bus Stop and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Johnstown station to Penn State Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Johnstown Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Johnstown and Penn State Altoona is 40 miles. The road distance is 41.3 miles.
The best way to get from Johnstown to Penn State Altoona without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Johnstown to Penn State Altoona, including transfers.
Johnstown to Penn State Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Johnstown Bus Stop station.
Johnstown to Penn State Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Johnstown Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Johnstown to Penn State Altoona is to train which takes 58 min and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $23 and takes 1h 9m.
What companies run services between Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA and Penn State Altoona, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $12–25 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Altoona Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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More Questions & Answers
Johnstown to Penn State Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.
Johnstown to Penn State Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johnstown to Penn State Altoona is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Johnstown to Penn State Altoona.
There are 30+ hotels available in Penn State Altoona.







