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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Altoona by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane MCI - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 52m
    $144–653

  2. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane MCI - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 36m
    $128–617

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City 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
    21h 35m
    $560–877

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 10m
    $175–267

  5. Drive  930.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Altoonacar car 930.8 mi
    16h 17m
    $170–246

  6. Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane plane MCI - AOO
    10h 9m
    $185–760

Kansas City to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration21h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$560Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 910.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Kansas City to Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 21h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 24h 10m.

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