There are 8 ways to get from Altoona to Appleton by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane JST - ATW
8h 4m$101–420Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus
20h 15m$95–223Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus
19h 28m$156–403Drive 732.5 mi
- Drive from Altoona to Appletoncar 732.5 mi
13h 7m$134–194Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane SCE - ATW
7h 28m$105–422Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Green Bay
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Green Bay (GRB)plane JST - GRB
9h 21m$122–450Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Green Bay
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Green Bay (GRB)plane SCE - GRB
9h 3m$121–442Train, bus via Detroit
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus
21h 54m$125–243
Altoona to Appleton by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Appleton is to bus which costs $95 - $230 and takes 20h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Appleton is to bus and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $100 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Appleton. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Appleton Transit Center via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.
The distance between Altoona and Appleton is 616 miles. The road distance is 736.8 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Appleton without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 28m and costs $150 - $410.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Altoona to Appleton, including transfers.
Altoona to Appleton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Appleton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Appleton is 1h behind Altoona. It is currently 8:33 PM in Altoona and 7:33 PM in Appleton.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Appleton is 737 miles. It takes approximately 13h 7m to drive from Altoona to Appleton.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Appleton Transit Center via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 20h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Appleton International Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Appleton International Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Green Bay via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Green Bay via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Green Bay via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Green Bay via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Appleton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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