What is the cheapest way to get from Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Pittsburgh and Penn State Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Pittsburgh station to Penn State Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Pittsburgh and Penn State Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Pittsburgh station to Penn State Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona?

The distance between Pittsburgh and Penn State Altoona is 116 miles. The road distance is 96 miles.

How do I travel from Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $45 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona bus from?

Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Where do I catch the Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona train from?

Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona?

The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona bus arrive?

Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.

Where does the Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona train arrive?

Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona.

Where can I stay near Penn State Altoona?

There are 30+ hotels available in Penn State Altoona.

Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
2h 33m
$45–85
Drive 95.4 mi
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1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Penn State Altoonacar 95.4 mi
2h 10m
$18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
3h 34m
$25–44

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Distance: 115.7 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Penn State 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-us operates a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 3h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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