What is the cheapest way to get from St. Catharines to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from St. Catharines to Altoona is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Catharines to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from St. Catharines to Altoona is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between St. Catharines and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Catharines to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from St. Catharines Fairview Mall and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Niagara Falls, Buffalo, DuBois and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between St. Catharines and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from St. Catharines to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from St. Catharines and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Buffalo Depew Station, Cleveland Amtrak and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.

How far is it from St. Catharines to Altoona?

The distance between St. Catharines and Altoona is 398 miles. The road distance is 234.1 miles.

How do I travel from St. Catharines to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from St. Catharines to Altoona without a car is to bus and train via Youngstown which takes 12h 29m and costs $75 - $190.

How long does it take to get from St. Catharines to Altoona?

It takes approximately 12h 29m to get from St. Catharines to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Catharines to Altoona bus from?

St. Catharines to Altoona bus services, operated by Fullington Trailways, depart from Buffalo station.

Where do I catch the St. Catharines to Altoona train from?

St. Catharines to Altoona train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from St. Catharines station.

Train or bus from St. Catharines to Altoona?

The best way to get from St. Catharines to Altoona is to train which takes 14h 22m and costs $150 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the St. Catharines to Altoona bus arrive?

St. Catharines to Altoona bus services, operated by Fullington Trailways, arrive at DuBois station.

Where does the St. Catharines to Altoona train arrive?

St. Catharines to Altoona train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.

Can I drive from St. Catharines to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Catharines to Altoona is 234 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from St. Catharines to Altoona.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Catharines to Altoona?

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Where can I stay near Altoona?

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St. Catharines to Altoona - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Catharines to Altoona by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, train via Youngstown
best
1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OHbus
2. Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 29m
$77–186
Drive 232.7 mi
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1. Drive from St. Catharines to Altoonacar 232.7 mi
5h 13m
$54–77
Train
1. Take the train from St. Catharines to Buffalotrain
2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 22m
$152–443
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to DuBoisbus
2. Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus
3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
12h 35m
$98–209
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus 530
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
14h 49m
$100–331

St. Catharines to Altoona by bus and train

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Distance: 395.7 mi
Duration: 12h 29m

What companies run services between St. Catharines, ON, Canada and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from St. Catharines to Altoona Amtrak Station via Buffalo Depew Station, Cleveland Amtrak, and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 14h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Catharines Fairview Mall to Altoona Bus Station via Niagara Falls, Buffalo, DuBois, State College, and State College Bus Station in around 12h 35m.

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