What is the cheapest way to get from Omaha to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Altoona is to bus via Pittsburgh which costs $160 - $310 and takes 25h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Omaha to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Omaha to Altoona is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $170 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Omaha and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 40m.

How far is it from Omaha to Altoona?

The distance between Omaha and Altoona is 946 miles. The road distance is 1002.1 miles.

How do I travel from Omaha to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Omaha to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 48m and costs $220 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Omaha to Altoona?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Omaha to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Omaha to Altoona bus from?

Omaha to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.

Bus or fly from Omaha to Altoona?

The best way to get from Omaha to Altoona is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 25h 40m and costs $160 - $310. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $750 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Omaha to Altoona bus arrive?

Omaha to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Omaha and Altoona?

Altoona is 1h ahead of Omaha. It is currently 9:48 AM in Omaha and 10:48 AM in Altoona.

Can I drive from Omaha to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Altoona is 1002 miles. It takes approximately 16h 57m to drive from Omaha to Altoona.

How do I get a bus ticket from Omaha to Altoona?

Book your Omaha to Altoona bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 28+ hotels available in Altoona.

Omaha to Altoona - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Omaha to Altoona by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane OMA - JST
2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 4m
$124–591
Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane OMA - SCE
2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
9h 15m
$118–568
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
23h 48m
$222–484
Bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
25h 40m
$160–309
Drive 996.3 mi
1. Drive from Omaha to Altoonacar 996.3 mi
16h 57m
$182–263
Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane OMA - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 1m
$150–721
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane OMA - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 23m
$214–894
Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane OMA - AOO
7h 55m
$176–711
Bus, train via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
27h 35m
$315–687
Bus
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus
3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
27h 59m
$180–311

Omaha to Altoona by bus, foot, and train

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23h 48mAverage Duration

$222Cheapest Price

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Distance: 940.7 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Altoona Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 25h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) twice daily.

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