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

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There are 9 ways to get from Indiana to Altoona by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    10h 29m
    $67–123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    11h 30m
    $63–148

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    18h 54m
    $135–229

  4. Drive 448.9 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Altoonacar car 448.9 mi
    8h 15m
    $82–119

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ORD - JST
    3. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 37m
    $82–346

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 45m
    $97–385

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MDW - PIT
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 4m
    $104–503

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane ORD - PIT
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 30m
    $145–373

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane ORD - MDT
    3. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 39m
    $94–358

Indiana to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Indianapolis to Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 18h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 11h 30m.

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