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How to get fromSt. Louis to Altoonaby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane STL - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 9m
    $132–628

  2. Drive 690.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Altoonacar car 690.4 mi
    12h 15m
    $126–182

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    17h 24m
    $133–257

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    18h 49m
    $277–580

  5. Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane plane STL - AOO
    6h 37m
    $168–662

St. Louis to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 18h 49m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) twice daily.

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