What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Altoona is to bus which costs $170 - $290 and takes 27h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Altoona is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $120 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Orlando Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Tampa and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Kissimmee Amtrak Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 11m.

How far is it from Tampa to Altoona?

The distance between Tampa and Altoona is 1030 miles. The road distance is 1019.4 miles.

How do I travel from Tampa to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa to Altoona without a car is to bus which takes 27h 5m and costs $170 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Tampa to Altoona?

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Tampa to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Altoona bus from?

Tampa to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Altoona train from?

Tampa to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.

Train, bus or fly from Tampa to Altoona?

The best way to get from Tampa to Altoona is to bus which takes 27h 5m and costs $170 - $290. Alternatively, you can train via Philadelphia, which costs $700 - $1,200 and takes 29h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $490 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Tampa to Altoona bus arrive?

Tampa to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.

Where does the Tampa to Altoona train arrive?

Tampa to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kissimmee Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Tampa to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Altoona is 1019 miles. It takes approximately 18h 40m to drive from Tampa to Altoona.

How do I get a train ticket from Tampa to Altoona?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Tampa to Altoona?

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Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 20+ hotels available in Altoona.

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There are 9 ways to get from Tampa to Altoona by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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Fly Tampa to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane TPA - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 4m
$157–602
Fly Tampa to Altoona–Blair County Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane TPA - AOO
6h 43m
$127–482
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
27h 5m
$178–288
Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
29h 11m
$711–1,163
Drive 1,013.5 mi
1. Drive from Tampa to Altoonacar 1,013.5 mi
18h 40m
$185–268
Fly Tampa to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane TPA - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 27m
$209–596
Fly Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane PIE - MDT
2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 17m
$161–567
Fly Tampa to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane TPA - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 49m
$246–1,194
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tampa to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
34h 20m
$790–1,220

Tampa to Altoona by bus

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27h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,023.6 mi
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station via Orlando Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 27h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tampa to Altoona Amtrak Station via Kissimmee Amtrak Station and 30th Street Station in around 29h 11m.

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