There are 4 ways to get from Altoona to Cleveland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian
6h 43m$54–99Drive 211.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Clevelandcar 211.6 mi
4h 28m$39–56Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
7h$42–69Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane SCE - CLE
7h 7m$111–531
Altoona to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Cleveland is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Cleveland is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Cleveland station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Altoona and Cleveland is 253 miles. The road distance is 212.8 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Altoona to Cleveland, including transfers.
Altoona to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Cleveland is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 7h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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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
- $19–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Altoona to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Cleveland is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Altoona to Cleveland.
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