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How to get fromAltoona to Detroitby train, bus, car, plane or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to Detroit by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    10h 39m
    $60–94

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    11h 30m
    $55–90

  3. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 3m
    $70–144

  4. Drive 369 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Detroitcar car 369 mi
    6h 48m
    $68–98

  5. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PIT - DTW
    8h 11m
    $157–431

  6. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDT - DTW
    8h 27m
    $81–357

Altoona to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 11h 30m.

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