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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Altoona is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Altoona is to fly and train which takes 6h 56m and costs $260 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Boston and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via North Station, Boston and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.

How far is it from Portland to Altoona?

The distance between Portland and Altoona is 482 miles. The road distance is 575.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 36m and costs $150 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Portland to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Altoona bus from?

Portland to Altoona bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Altoona train from?

Portland to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train or bus from Portland to Altoona?

The best way to get from Portland to Altoona is to train which takes 15h 7m and costs $190 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 16h 40m.

Where does the Portland to Altoona bus arrive?

Portland to Altoona bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Where does the Portland to Altoona train arrive?

Portland to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Portland to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Altoona is 575 miles. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Portland to Altoona.

How do I get a train ticket from Portland to Altoona?

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

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Where can I stay near Altoona?

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Altoona by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PWM - SCE
2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
7h 4m
$85–440
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2615
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
14h 36m
$155–310
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain
2. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
15h 7m
$195–1,039
Drive 571.9 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Altoonacar 571.9 mi
10h 7m
$105–151
Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane PWM - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 56m
$261–1,095
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PWM - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 51m
$166–690
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
16h 40m
$106–213

Portland to Altoona by bus and train

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Distance: 478.9 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Altoona Amtrak Station via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Newark Penn Station in around 15h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Altoona Bus Station via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 16h 40m.

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