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

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There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Altoona by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ORD - JST
    3. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 36m
    $111–391

  2. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane MKE - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 38m
    $99–568

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    15h 23m
    $172–399

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 30m
    $100–169

  5. Drive  637.4 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Altoonacar car 637.4 mi
    11h 9m
    $117–168

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 48m
    $100–377

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane ORD - PIT
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 23m
    $448–1,311

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MDW - PIT
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 45m
    $137–627

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    18h 8m
    $152–241

Milwaukee to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration15h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 609.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Milwaukee to Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 15h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 17h 30m.

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