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How to get fromLouisville to Altoonaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Altoona by plane, train, bus, or car

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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 15m
    $116–516

  2. Drive  477.1 mi

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

  3. Bus, train

    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 train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    15h 39m
    $143–239

  4. 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 27m
    $90–489

  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 51m
    $152–653

Louisville to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Altoona. However, you can take the line 02 bus to Louisville International Airport, walk to Louisville International Airport (SDF) airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST), take the taxi to Johnstown Amtrak Station, then take the train to Altoona Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Altoona Amtrak Station via Indianapolis Union Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 15h 39m.

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