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

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There are 6 ways to get from Louisville to Altoona by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, 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 31m
    $101–426

  2. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 27m
    $75–400

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    16h 29m
    $159–246

  4. Drive  477.1 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Altoonacar car 477.1 mi
    8h 41m
    $79–114

  5. 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 50m
    $152–603

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 40m
    $107–174

Louisville to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Altoona Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 16h 40m.

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