There are 3 ways to get from Akron to Altoona by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 24m$43–93Drive 190.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Akron to Altoonacar 190.6 mi
4h$35–51Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 25m$36–68
Akron to Altoona by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Akron to Altoona is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Akron to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Akron to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Akron and Altoona is 225 miles. The road distance is 191.7 miles.
The best way to get from Akron to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 24m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Akron to Altoona, including transfers.
Akron to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron station.
Akron to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akron to Altoona is 192 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Akron to Altoona.
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What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 6h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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