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How to get fromFargo to Altoonaby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Fargo to Altoona by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane FAR - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 46m
    $119–491

  2. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane FAR - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 21m
    $117–484

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    27h 10m
    $271–629

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 40m
    $145–414

  5. Drive 1,182.7 mi

    1. Drive from Fargo to Altoonacar car 1,182.7 mi
    20h 10m
    $216–312

  6. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane FAR - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 46m
    $132–574

  7. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane FAR - MDT
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 10m
    $131–531

Fargo to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration27h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 27h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to Altoona Bus Station via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 29h 40m.

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