There are 4 ways to get from Cleveland to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 40m$52–77Drive 210.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cleveland to Altoonacar 210.7 mi
4h 32m$39–56Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 55m$45–92Fly, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane CLE - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 52m$96–446
Cleveland to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Altoona is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Bus Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Cleveland and Altoona is 253 miles. The road distance is 211.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Cleveland to Altoona, including transfers.
Cleveland to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Altoona is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Altoona Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Cleveland to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Cleveland to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Altoona is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Cleveland to Altoona.
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