There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Altoona by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane PDX - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 37m$178–695Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PDX - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
11h 55m$161–669Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 11h$851–1,816Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
2d 16h$428–836Drive 2,636.9 mi
- Drive from Portland to Altoonacar 2,636.9 mi
42h 26m$482–696Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane PDX - AOO
12h 54m$218–763
Portland to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Altoona is to fly and bus which costs $160 - $700 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Altoona is to fly and train which takes 10h 37m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
The distance between Portland and Altoona is 2281 miles. The road distance is 2652.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 2 days 11h and costs $850 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Portland to Altoona, including transfers.
Portland to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Altoona is to train which takes 2 days 11h and costs $850 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $850 and takes 2 days 16h, you could also fly, which costs $210 - $800 and takes 12h 54m.
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 Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 2d 16h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Portland International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Portland International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport via Chicago Midway, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Altoona is 3h ahead of Portland. It is currently 10:39 PM in Portland and 1:39 AM in Altoona.
Portland to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Altoona is 2652 miles. It takes approximately 42h 26m to drive from Portland to Altoona.
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