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

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

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ROA - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 1m
    $83–377

  2. Drive  286.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Altoonacar car 286.1 mi
    5h 31m
    $51–73

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 11m
    $214–345

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop 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 20m
    $88–140

  5. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ROA - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 57m
    $62–351

  6. Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane plane ROA - AOO
    7h 2m
    $144–534

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke 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
    12h 35m
    $314–510

  8. Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride

    1. Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride 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 50m
    $86–129

Roanoke to Altoona by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Altoona Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 13h 20m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and two other airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) 4 times a day.

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