There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Altoona by plane, train, train (Amtrak), 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane SEA - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 1m$163–638Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle 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$314–1,456Drive 2,557.6 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Altoonacar 2,557.6 mi
41h 59m$467–675Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane SEA - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 39m$171–685Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane SEA - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
12h 11m$183–678
Seattle to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Altoona is to fly and train which costs $160 - $650 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Altoona is to fly and train which takes 11h 1m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Seattle 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 Seattle and Altoona is 2261 miles. The road distance is 2572.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 2 days 11h and costs $310 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Seattle to Altoona, including transfers.
Seattle to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
Altoona is 3h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 2:16 PM in Seattle and 5:16 PM in Altoona.
Seattle to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Altoona is 2573 miles. It takes approximately 41h 59m to drive from Seattle to Altoona.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Seattle to Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 2d 11h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
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
- $13–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- 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
- $25–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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