There are 5 ways to get from Scranton to Altoona by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pabus 815
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 27m$50–124Drive 184.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scranton to Altoonacar 184.4 mi
3h 16m$34–49Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane AVP - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 23m$129–546Bus, train
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 46m$54–144Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane AVP - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
6h 56m$127–539
Scranton to Altoona by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Altoona is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Scranton and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Wilkes Barre, Pa and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Scranton and Altoona is 197 miles. The road distance is 185.5 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton to Altoona without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Scranton to Altoona, including transfers.
Scranton to Altoona bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Wilkes Barre, Pa station.
Scranton to Altoona bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at State College, Pa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Altoona is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Scranton to Altoona.
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What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Scranton to Altoona Bus Station via Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes Barre, Pa, and State College Bus Station in around 6h 27m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte, Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $25–80
- Flexible
- $50–80
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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