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

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Altoona by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane MSP - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 57m
    $131–605

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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
    23h 9m
    $542–862

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus 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
    24h 30m
    $165–287

  4. Drive  956.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Altoonacar car 956.2 mi
    16h 9m
    $169–245

  5. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MSP - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 28m
    $172–752

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    26h 39m
    $236–396

Minneapolis to Altoona by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$542Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 844.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 23h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 24h 30m.

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