There are 10 ways to get from Quebec to Altoona by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
best- Fly from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane YQB - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
11h 18m$86–471Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Québec to Montréalbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
20h 5m$155–301Train
- Take the train from Québec to Saint-Lamberttrain
- Take the train from St-Lambert Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
22h 20m$220–530Drive 646.2 mi
- Drive from Quebec to Altoonacar 646.2 mi
12h 57m$148–214Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
- Fly from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane YQB - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 2m$533–1,273Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
- Fly from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane YQB - MDT
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 22m$219–1,190Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane YQB - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 17m$401–1,256Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Fly from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane YQB - AOO
17h 59m$168–713Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane YQB - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 38m$310–903Bus
- Take the bus from Quebec, QC - Shell, 2831 Boulevard Laurier to Longueuil, QC - 1225 St. Charles 0 Street #250bus
- Take the bus from Longueuil to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pabus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
20h 10m$144–406
Quebec to Altoona by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Quebec to Altoona is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 12h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Quebec to Altoona is to fly and train which takes 11h 17m and costs $400 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Quebec to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Québec and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Montreal, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Quebec to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Québec and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via St-Lambert Amtrak Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.
The distance between Quebec and Altoona is 585 miles. The road distance is 649.9 miles.
The best way to get from Quebec to Altoona without a car is to bus via Harrisburg which takes 20h 5m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Quebec to Altoona, including transfers.
Quebec to Altoona bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Québec station.
Quebec to Altoona train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Québec station.
The best way to get from Quebec to Altoona is to bus via Harrisburg which takes 20h 5m and costs $150 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 22h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $750 and takes 17h 59m.
What companies run services between Quebec, QC, Canada and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Québec to Altoona Bus Station via Montréal, Montreal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 20h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Québec to Altoona Amtrak Station via St-Lambert Amtrak Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 22h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Toronto, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,700
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport via Washington Dulles, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport via Montreal, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport via New York JFK, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 49m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport via Philadelphia International Airport, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport via Newark Liberty International Airport, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport via Toronto, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,600
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,700
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Québec to Saint-Lambert
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–75
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $29–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St-Lambert Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Montreal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- serviceclient@keolis.ca
- Website
- orleansexpress.com
Bus from Québec to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.orleansexpress.com/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.orleansexpress.com/en/schedule/
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 800-806-2167
- info@intercar.ca
- Website
- intercar.ca
Bus from Québec to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- https://intercar.ca/en
- Schedules at
- https://intercar.ca/en/schedules-and-routes
- Adult
- $40–50
- Phone
- +1-(438) 793-4003
- info@jaguaride.com
- Website
- jaguaride.com
Bus from Quebec, QC - Shell, 2831 Boulevard Laurier to Longueuil, QC - 1225 St. Charles 0 Street #250
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- https://jaguaride.betterez.com/cart/6478dc60cb7300078528837c/reservation/6478dc60cb73000785288381
- Website
- https://www.jaguaride.com/
- Adult
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Longueuil to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–240
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $50–220
- Flexible
- $95–240
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $35–65
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More Questions & Answers
Quebec to Altoona bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Montréal station.
Quebec to Altoona train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Saint-Lambert station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quebec to Altoona is 650 miles. It takes approximately 12h 57m to drive from Quebec to Altoona.
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