There are 3 ways to get from Slippery Rock to Altoona by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Portersville Exit 96 to East Busway At Penn Station Dbus Pittsburgh Inbound
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
4h 49m$68–120Drive 112.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Slippery Rock to Altoonacar 112.5 mi
2h 27m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Transit Center, PA to East Busway At Penn Station Dbus Pittsburgh Inbound
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 43m$41–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Slippery Rock to Altoona is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Slippery Rock to Altoona is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Slippery Rock to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Rt 108/Main St - Slippery Rock and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Transit Center, PA and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Slippery Rock and Altoona is 168 miles. The road distance is 113.1 miles.
The best way to get from Slippery Rock to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 49m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Slippery Rock to Altoona, including transfers.
Slippery Rock to Altoona bus services, operated by New Castle Transit, depart from Transit Center, PA station.
Slippery Rock to Altoona bus services, operated by New Castle Transit, arrive at East Busway At Penn Station D.
Yes, the driving distance between Slippery Rock to Altoona is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Slippery Rock to Altoona.
There are 30+ hotels available in Altoona.
What companies run services between Slippery Rock, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rt 108/Main St - Slippery Rock to Altoona Bus Station via Transit Center, PA, East Busway At Penn Station D, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 7h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- Phone
- +1 (724) 654-3130
- [email protected]
- Website
- newcastletransit.org
Bus from Portersville Exit 96 to East Busway At Penn Station D
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://newcastletransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://newcastletransit.org/schedules-maps/
Bus from Transit Center, PA to East Busway At Penn Station D
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Website
- https://newcastletransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://newcastletransit.org/schedules-maps/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
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