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

The cheapest way to get from Denver to Altoona is to bus via Pittsburgh which costs $160 - $420 and takes 36h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Denver to Altoona is to fly and train which takes 9h 55m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Denver and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Denver and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Denver to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 34m.

How far is it from Denver to Altoona?

The distance between Denver and Altoona is 1457 miles. The road distance is 1537.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Denver to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 32h 34m and costs $220 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Denver to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Denver to Altoona bus from?

Denver to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.

Where do I catch the Denver to Altoona train from?

Denver to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.

Train or bus from Denver to Altoona?

The best way to get from Denver to Altoona is to train which takes 32h 34m and costs $220 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via Pittsburgh, which costs $160 - $420 and takes 36h 25m.

Where does the Denver to Altoona bus arrive?

Denver to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Denver and Altoona?

Altoona is 2h ahead of Denver. It is currently 7:59 PM in Denver and 9:59 PM in Altoona.

Where does the Denver to Altoona train arrive?

Denver to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Denver to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Altoona is 1538 miles. It takes approximately 25h 17m to drive from Denver to Altoona.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 28+ hotels available in Altoona.

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

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

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Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane DEN - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 55m
$155–639
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
32h 34m
$228–403
Bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
36h 25m
$160–416
Drive 1,528.6 mi
1. Drive from Denver to Altoonacar 1,528.6 mi
25h 17m
$279–403
Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane DEN - SCE
2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
10h 14m
$157–632
Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane DEN - CLE
2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 8m
$215–837
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane DEN - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 51m
$355–1,442
Bus
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus
3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
38h 44m
$197–438

Denver to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

32h 34mAverage Duration

$228Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,448.5 mi
Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Denver to Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 32h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Altoona Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 36h 25m.

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