There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Altoona by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane SBN - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
6h$125–510Bus via Pittsburgh
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
13h$79–153Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
11h 25m$164–333Drive 460.4 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Altoonacar 460.4 mi
7h 58m$84–122Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane SBN - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
7h 24m$106–494Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2641
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
13h 44m$91–154
South Bend to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Altoona is to bus via Pittsburgh which costs $75 - $160 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Altoona is to fly and train which takes 6h and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between South Bend and Altoona is 450 miles. The road distance is 463.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h to get from South Bend to Altoona, including transfers.
South Bend to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
South Bend to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Altoona is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs $160 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus via Pittsburgh, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 13h.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from South Bend Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Transpo to Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 13h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from South Bend to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from South Bend to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from South Bend to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from South Bend Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- 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 South Bend Transpo to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- 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/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend Transpo to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
South Bend to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Altoona is 463 miles. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from South Bend to Altoona.
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