What is the cheapest way to get from Maine to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Maine to Altoona is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maine to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Maine to Altoona is to fly and bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $80 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Maine and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Portland, ME, Boston and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.

How far is it from Maine to Altoona?

The distance between Maine and Altoona is 482 miles. The road distance is 575.1 miles.

How do I travel from Maine to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Maine to Altoona without a car is to bus and train via Boston which takes 14h 39m and costs $150 - $1,000.

How long does it take to get from Maine to Altoona?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Maine to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maine to Altoona bus from?

Maine to Altoona bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Where does the Maine to Altoona bus arrive?

Maine to Altoona bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Can I drive from Maine to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Altoona is 575 miles. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Maine to Altoona.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 28+ hotels available in Altoona.

Maine to Altoona - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PWM - SCE
2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
6h 52m
$84–455
Bus, train via Boston
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 39m
$153–989
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2615
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
15h 44m
$132–269
Drive 571.8 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Altoonacar 571.8 mi
10h 8m
$105–151
Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane PWM - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 5m
$309–949
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PWM - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 48m
$139–622
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
17h 17m
$108–194

Maine to Altoona by bus and train

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14h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 478.9 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Altoona Bus Station via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 17h 17m.

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