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How to get fromWest Virginia to Altoonaby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from West Virginia to Altoona by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charleston to Morgantownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 19m
    $88–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charleston to Morgantownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 20m
    $47–101

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    17h 50m
    $404–635

  4. Drive  279.8 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Altoonacar car 279.8 mi
    5h 20m
    $52–74

  5. Bus, train via Morgantown

    1. Take the bus from Charleston to Morgantown Mt Linebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Westover Terminal to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 9m
    $79–182

West Virginia to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

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

You can take a train from Charleston Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station in around 17h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston to Altoona Bus Station via Morgantown, Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 10h 20m.

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