There are 4 ways to get from Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
3h 59m$38–105Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 15m$16–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Pittsburgh-PIT to Altoona113 mi
2h 31mDrive 113 mi
- Drive from Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Altoonacar 113 mi
2h 31m$21–30
Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Altoona by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Altoona is to bus which costs $16 - $35 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Altoona is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh International Airport and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) and Altoona is 134 miles. The road distance is 113.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Altoona, including transfers.
Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Altoona is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Pittsburgh Airport (PIT), USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Pittsburgh-PIT to Altoona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.
Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Altoona is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) to Altoona.
There are 28+ hotels available in Altoona.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) and Altoona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.