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How to get fromAltoona to Alaskaby train, plane, car or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Altoona to Alaska by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane JST - ANC
    12h 28m
    $524–2,139

  2. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Fairbanks

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SCE - FAI
    13h 50m
    $233–882

  3. Drive 4,106.3 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Anchoragecar car 4,106.3 mi
    3d 3h
    $750–1,083

  4. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SCE - ANC
    13h 35m
    $573–2,132

  5. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Fairbanks

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane JST - FAI
    12h 43m
    $234–889

  6. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane PIT - ANC
    15h 47m
    $627–2,559

  7. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Juneau International Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane plane PIT - JNU
    17h 41m
    $267–1,009

  8. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Fairbanks

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane PIT - FAI
    16h 20m
    $277–1,059

Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration13h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$543Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Alaska, USA?

There is no direct connection from Altoona to Alaska. However, you can take the train to Johnstown Amtrak Station, take the taxi to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC), walk to Airport South Terminal, then take the line 65 bus to Downtown Transit Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Altoona to Anchorage in around 3d 3h.

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