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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Altoona is to bus which costs $16 - $35 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Altoona is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Transportation Center and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Ambridge + Park & Ride and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Rochester to Altoona?

The distance between Rochester and Altoona is 142 miles. The road distance is 121.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $35 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Rochester to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Altoona bus from?

Rochester to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Altoona train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochester to Altoona?

The best way to get from Rochester to Altoona is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Rochester to Altoona bus arrive?

Rochester to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Altoona Bus Station.

Where does the Rochester to Altoona train arrive?

Rochester to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Altoona is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Rochester to Altoona.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 28+ hotels available in Altoona.

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There are 3 ways to get from Rochester to 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
5h 29m
$35–75
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 33m
$16–35
Drive 120.4 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Altoonacar 120.4 mi
2h 36m
$22–32

Rochester to Altoona by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 141.4 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Rochester, PA, USA and 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 USA operates a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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