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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 6 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

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane PDX - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 54m
    $228–845

  2. Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane plane PDX - AOO
    12h 50m
    $188–613

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland 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
    2d 11h
    $839–1,764

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $404–841

  5. Drive 2,636.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Altoonacar car 2,636.9 mi
    42h 26m
    $482–696

  6. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane PDX - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 43m
    $211–819

Portland to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$839Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,268.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 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, Chicago Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 2d 16h.

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