There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Altoona by plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane MAD - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
22h 21m$245–905Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane MAD - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
17h 48m$219–819Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane MAD - MDT
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
18h 29m$272–914Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MAD - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
16h 46m$353–1,156Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane MAD - JFK
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
18h 7m$395–1,721Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane MAD - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
18h 54m$541–1,272
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Altoona is to fly and bus which costs $210 - $850 and takes 17h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Altoona is to fly and train which takes 16h 46m and costs $350 - $1,200.
The distance between Madrid and Altoona is 3899 miles.
It takes approximately 22h 21m to get from Madrid to Altoona, including transfers.
Altoona is 6h behind Madrid. It is currently 4:52 PM in Madrid and 10:52 AM in Altoona.
There are 29+ hotels available in Altoona.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Altoona, PA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Madrid to Altoona. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 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 the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE), walk to State College, take the bus to State College, walk to State College Bus Station, then take the bus to Altoona Bus Station.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 54m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–950
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Montreal, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 29m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Newark Liberty International Airport, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 29m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–950
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 9m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–800
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–950
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 9m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Lisboa
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Lisboa
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–750
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Lisboa
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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