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

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

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CHS - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 6m
    $75–378

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station 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
    17h 56m
    $198–406

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 25m
    $124–251

  4. Drive 626.3 mi

    1. Drive from North Charleston to Altoonacar car 626.3 mi
    12h 43m
    $115–166

  5. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane CHS - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 56m
    $107–487

  6. Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane plane CHS - AOO
    6h 29m
    $147–542

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CHS - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 14m
    $410–1,065

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    18h 6m
    $281–579

North Charleston to Altoona by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 614.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between North Charleston, SC, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 21h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) 3 times a day.

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