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There are 8 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Altoona by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ORF - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 57m
    $135–443

  2. Drive  347.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Altoonacar car 347.7 mi
    6h 58m
    $58–83

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2608
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    11h 23m
    $166–268

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 58m
    $314–514

  5. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORF - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 2m
    $109–417

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2608
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    12h 5m
    $84–129

  7. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 20m
    $78–116

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    14h 59m
    $314–504

Virginia Beach to Altoona by bus, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Altoona Amtrak Station via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 13h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station in around 12h 5m.

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