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There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Phoenix by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane PIT - PHX
    10h 19m
    $310–616

  2. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SCE - PHX
    10h 11m
    $179–817

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 44m
    $390–756

  4. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $608–1,381

  5. Drive 2,142.4 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Phoenixcar car 2,142.4 mi
    35h 27m
    $391–565

Altoona to Phoenix by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$390Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Altoona to Phoenix. However, you can take the train to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, walk to Seventh Ave + Smithfield St, take the bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, walk to Pittsburgh-Airport-PIT airport, fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Terminal 4 Station, then take the vehicle to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Phoenix Bus Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 47h 44m.

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