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

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

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

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    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
    $90–470

  2. Drive  477.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Altoonacar car 477.1 mi
    8h 41m
    $82–118

  3. 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
    $108–174

  4. 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
    $162–703

  5. Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane plane SDF - AOO
    8h 25m
    $167–663

Louisville to Altoona by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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. Alternatively, American Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) 4 times a day.

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