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

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

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ROC - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 45m
    $115–520

  2. Drive  223.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Altoonacar car 223.1 mi
    5h 40m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus bus 308 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to DuBoisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus bus
    4. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 5m
    $87–256

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 4m
    $128–287

  5. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ROC - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 48m
    $99–496

  6. Bus via Rochester Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to DuBoisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus bus
    4. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 15m
    $79–229

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus bus 530
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 29m
    $90–303

Rochester to Altoona by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rochester to Altoona Bus Station via Buffalo, DuBois, State College, and State College Bus Station in around 11h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Altoona Amtrak Station via Cleveland Amtrak and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 12h 4m.

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