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

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

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ILM - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 10m
    $82–383

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 3m
    $91–192

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    18h 35m
    $221–467

  4. Drive 498.8 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Altoonacar car 498.8 mi
    9h 41m
    $91–132

  5. Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane plane ILM - AOO
    5h 47m
    $159–567

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ILM - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 59m
    $157–590

  7. Bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 23m
    $98–189

  8. Bus, train via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    19h 45m
    $218–487

Wilmington to Altoona by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Altoona Bus Station via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 18h 3m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and Delta fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) 4 times a day.

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