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

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

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane SDF - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 10m
    $108–476

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 5m
    $79–154

  3. Bus, train via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 4m
    $97–194

  4. Drive 477.1 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Altoonacar car 477.1 mi
    8h 41m
    $88–126

  5. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane SDF - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 24m
    $89–460

  6. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SDF - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 54m
    $137–628

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 14m
    $97–209

Louisville to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station via Columbus and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 13h 5m.

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