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

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

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)planePDX - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
    13h 48m
    $219–885

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland 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
    2d 11h
    $363–1,900

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
    6. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
    3d 1h
    $329–844

  4. Drive 2,636.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Altoonacar2,636.9 mi
    42h 10m
    $482–696

  5. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)planePDX - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
    11h 58m
    $240–925

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planePDX - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
    12h 51m
    $278–1,063

  7. Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)planePDX - AOO
    14h 2m
    $278–1,013

Portland to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$363Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 2d 11h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Altoona Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 3d 1h.

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