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

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

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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
    6h 59m
    $72–364

  2. Drive  286.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Altoonacar car 286.9 mi
    5h 29m
    $53–76

  3. 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
    $154–349

  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 45m
    $74–122

  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
    8h 9m
    $56–340

  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
    6h 2m
    $149–554

  7. 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 36m
    $106–237

  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
    14h 15m
    $74–117

Roanoke to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Roanoke to Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station in around 12h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Altoona Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 13h 45m.

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