What is the cheapest way to get from Altoona to Flint?

The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Flint is to bus which costs $65 - $160 and takes 14h.

What is the fastest way to get from Altoona to Flint?

The fastest way to get from Altoona to Flint is to drive which takes 7h 20m and costs $75 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Altoona and Flint?

No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Flint. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Flint via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Altoona and Flint?

No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Flint station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 38m.

How far is it from Altoona to Flint?

The distance between Altoona and Flint is 481 miles. The road distance is 427.5 miles.

How do I travel from Altoona to Flint without a car?

The best way to get from Altoona to Flint without a car is to train and bus via Toledo which takes 13h 18m and costs $75 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Altoona to Flint?

It takes approximately 13h 18m to get from Altoona to Flint, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Flint bus from?

Altoona to Flint bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Flint train from?

Altoona to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Altoona to Flint?

The best way to get from Altoona to Flint is to bus which takes 14h and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 19h 38m.

Where does the Altoona to Flint bus arrive?

Altoona to Flint bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Where does the Altoona to Flint train arrive?

Altoona to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Altoona to Flint?

Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Flint is 428 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Altoona to Flint.

How do I get a train ticket from Altoona to Flint?

Book your Altoona to Flint train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Altoona to Flint?

Book your Altoona to Flint bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Flint?

There are 28+ hotels available in Flint.

Altoona to Flint - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Altoona to Flint by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Toledo
best
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledo
3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
13h 18m
$77–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
14h
$69–154
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Flint, MI
13h 39m
$71–155
Drive 425.1 mi
1. Drive from Altoona to Flint425.1 mi
7h 20m
$78–113
Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)SCE - FNT
8h 1m
$129–475
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
19h 38m
$135–281
Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Detroit (DTW)PIT - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
10h 24m
$161–383
Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Detroit (DTW)MDT - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
10h 58m
$134–755

Altoona to Flint by train and bus

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13h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 477.9 mi
Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Flint, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Flint via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Detroit Bus Station in around 14h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 19h 38m.

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