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

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

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane RDU - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h
    $86–396

  2. Drive  383 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Altoonacar car 383 mi
    8h 39m
    $66–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    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
    13h 10m
    $84–141

  4. Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 25m
    $357–576

  5. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane RDU - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 9m
    $66–370

  6. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane RDU - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 8m
    $132–552

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RDU - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 22m
    $200–376

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    17h 52m
    $388–603

Raleigh to Altoona by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Altoona Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 13h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station in around 13h 25m.

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