There are 8 ways to get from Atlanta to Altoona by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane ATL - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 57m$98–342Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane ATL - MDT
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 58m$86–358Bus, train
- Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
20h 16m$128–847Bus, train via Charlotte
- Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
22h 34m$191–349Drive 685.6 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Altoonacar 685.6 mi
13h 4m$126–181Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane ATL - AOO
5h 53m$148–492Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
20h 26m$110–208Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
20h 45m$114–256
Atlanta to Altoona by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Altoona is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Altoona is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $140 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.
The distance between Atlanta and Altoona is 679 miles. The road distance is 689.6 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 16m and costs $120 - $850.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Atlanta to Altoona, including transfers.
Atlanta to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Altoona is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $140 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 20h 45m.
Atlanta to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Altoona is 690 miles. It takes approximately 13h 4m to drive from Atlanta to Altoona.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
Delta and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 20h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Downtown to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- 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 Atlanta Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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