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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORF - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 58m
    $128–419

  2. Drive 310.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport News to Altoonacar car 310.4 mi
    6h 14m
    $57–82

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newport News to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h
    $167–372

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 17m
    $64–121

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newport News to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    13h 30m
    $172–372

Newport News to Altoona by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Newport News, VA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fishing Point & Gum Rock to Altoona Amtrak Station via Amtrak Newport News, Newport News, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson & Thimble Shoals to Altoona Bus Station via Elmhurst & Warwick, Elmhurst St at Lee Hall, N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc, Williamsburg Bus Stop, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 14h 17m.

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