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

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There are 8 ways to get from Norfolk to Altoona by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ORF - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 18m
    $96–383

  2. Drive 334.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Norfolk to Altoonacar car 334.1 mi
    6h 44m
    $61–89

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk 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
    11h 59m
    $188–396

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 34m
    $111–221

  5. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    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 40m
    $77–357

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORF - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 34m
    $163–613

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    12h 32m
    $192–394

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2608
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    13h 29m
    $77–157

Norfolk to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Norfolk to Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station in around 11h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Altoona Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 13h 29m.

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