There are 3 ways to get from Sandusky to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 54m$100–205Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
9h 20m$48–92Drive 268.7 mi
- Drive from Sandusky to Altoonacar 268.7 mi
4h 57m$49–71
Sandusky to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sandusky to Altoona is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Sandusky to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandusky to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Sandusky Bus Stop and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Sandusky station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Sandusky Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Sandusky and Altoona is 313 miles. The road distance is 270.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sandusky to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Sandusky to Altoona, including transfers.
Sandusky to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sandusky Bus Stop station.
Sandusky to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sandusky Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Sandusky to Altoona is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Sandusky, OH, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 9h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Sandusky to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Sandusky to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandusky to Altoona is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Sandusky to Altoona.
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