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How to get fromTucson to Altoonaby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly Tucson to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane TUS - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 53m
    $206–793

  2. Fly Tucson to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane TUS - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 33m
    $188–767

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 4h
    $777–1,663

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $370–704

  5. Drive 2,107.1 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Altoonacar car 2,107.1 mi
    35h 57m
    $385–556

  6. Fly Tucson to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane TUS - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 32m
    $225–875

  7. Fly Tucson to Harrisburg International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane TUS - MDT
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 38m
    $221–842

  8. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane PHX - PIT
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 58m
    $250–861

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station 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
    2d 17h
    $914–1,854

Tucson to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$777Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,918.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 53m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tucson to Altoona Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 2d 17h.

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