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How to get fromSeattle to Altoonaby plane, train, train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Altoona by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane SEA - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 1m
    $163–638

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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
    $315–1,189

  3. Drive 2,557.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Altoonacar car 2,557.6 mi
    41h 59m
    $467–675

  4. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SEA - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 39m
    $171–685

  5. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane SEA - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 11m
    $183–678

Seattle to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
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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.

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