What is the cheapest way to get from Toronto to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Altoona is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Toronto to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Toronto to Altoona is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Toronto and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Buffalo, DuBois and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Toronto and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Buffalo Depew Station, Cleveland Amtrak and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.

How far is it from Toronto to Altoona?

The distance between Toronto and Altoona is 459 miles. The road distance is 302.7 miles.

How do I travel from Toronto to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Toronto to Altoona without a car is to bus and train via Youngstown which takes 12h 24m and costs $85 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Toronto to Altoona?

It takes approximately 12h 24m to get from Toronto to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Toronto to Altoona bus from?

Toronto to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Toronto station.

Where do I catch the Toronto to Altoona train from?

Toronto to Altoona train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.

Train or bus from Toronto to Altoona?

The best way to get from Toronto to Altoona is to train which takes 16h and costs $90 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Toronto to Altoona bus arrive?

Toronto to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.

Where does the Toronto to Altoona train arrive?

Toronto to Altoona train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.

Can I drive from Toronto to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Altoona is 303 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Toronto to Altoona.

How do I get a train ticket from Toronto to Altoona?

Book your Toronto to Altoona train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 24+ hotels available in Altoona.

Toronto to Altoona - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Toronto to Altoona by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Youngstown
best
1. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OHbus
3. Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
4. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 24m
$86–199
Drive 300.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Toronto to Altoonacar 300.9 mi
6h 24m
$69–100
Train
1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
16h
$94–246
Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane YYZ - JST
2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 22m
$80–345
Bus
1. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to DuBoisbus
3. Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus
4. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
12h 30m
$133–274
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Pittsburghbus
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 44m
$83–269
Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane YYZ - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 49m
$200–464

Toronto to Altoona by bus and train

7Weekly Services

12h 24mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Toronto to Altoona.

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Distance: 456.3 mi
Duration: 12h 24m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Buffalo Depew Station, Cleveland Amtrak, and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 16h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Altoona Bus Station via Buffalo, DuBois, State College, and State College Bus Station in around 12h 30m.

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