There are 5 ways to get from Niagara Falls to Altoona by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train via Youngstown
best- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OHbus
- Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 41m$80–187Drive 222.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Niagara Falls to Altoonacar 222.7 mi
5h 3m$41–59Train
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 40m$149–439Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to DuBoisbus
- Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
10h 47m$90–142Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus 530
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
13h 1m$87–297
Niagara Falls to Altoona by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niagara Falls to Altoona is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Niagara Falls to Altoona is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Niagara Falls to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Pine Avenue & Main Street and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Buffalo, DuBois and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Niagara Falls station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Buffalo Depew Station, Cleveland Amtrak and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Niagara Falls and Altoona is 385 miles. The road distance is 224 miles.
The best way to get from Niagara Falls to Altoona without a car is to bus and train via Youngstown which takes 10h 41m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 10h 41m to get from Niagara Falls to Altoona, including transfers.
Niagara Falls to Altoona bus services, operated by Fullington Trailways, depart from Buffalo station.
Niagara Falls to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Niagara Falls to Altoona is to train which takes 12h 40m and costs $140 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Niagara Falls, NY, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Buffalo Depew Station, Cleveland Amtrak, and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 12h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pine Avenue & Main Street to Altoona Bus Station via Buffalo, DuBois, State College, and State College Bus Station in around 10h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–150
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $9–50
- Business
- $40–140
- Business Plus
- $50–150
- Economy
- $10–55
- Economy Plus
- $11–65
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Buffalo to DuBois
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $24–35
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $21–30
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Buffalo to DuBois
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–37
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
Bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–220
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $50–210
- Flexible
- $90–220
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More Questions & Answers
Niagara Falls to Altoona bus services, operated by Fullington Trailways, arrive at DuBois station.
Niagara Falls to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niagara Falls to Altoona is 224 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Niagara Falls to Altoona.
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