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Nine ways to Travel from Columbia to Altoona

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Cheapest
By car (566 km)
6 h 4 min
566 km.
from $31
Other
Rideshare
6 h 4 min
566 km.
from $7.38
Bus, Plane (Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport)
5 h 46 min
760 km.
from $258.72
Bus
18 h 54 min
759 km.
from $209.15
Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
18 h 39 min
760 km.
from $217.22
Bus, Plane (Fly Columbia to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport)
6 h 57 min
760 km.
from $487.28
Bus, Plane (Fly Columbia to Penn State University Park Airport)
8 h 5 min
760 km.
from $615.54
Bus, Plane (Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport)
9 h 25 min
760 km.
from $261.98
Train
23 h 4 min
760 km.
from $242.28

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Columbia to Penn
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,146.47
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$433.11–$891.70

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Columbia to Johnstown-Cambria
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$828.01
Plane from Columbia to Penn
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.46–$1,082.78
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$509.54

Corporate Flight Management Inc

Website:
contouraviation.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Altoona–Blair
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$242.03
Plane from Columbia to Altoona–Blair
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$305.73

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Columbia Amtrak Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
10h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.32–$203.82
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$101.91
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$127.39
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$70.06
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$95.54
Train from Columbia Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
19h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$280.25

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.75–$242.03

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$39.49–$471.33

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.99–$82.80
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$101.91
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.31–$70.06

Southeastern Stages

Phone:
+1 404-591-2750
Email:
Website:
southeasternstages.com
Bus from Columbia to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$108.28

Wanda Coach

Phone:
+1 646-630-7186
Email:
Website:
wandacoach.com
Bus from Columbia, SC to Baltimore,
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$114.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Altoona is to drive which costs $97.83 - $152.17 and takes 9h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Altoona is to bus and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $195.65 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Laurel Sumter East and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Columbia, SC, O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center, GREENE ST & LOMBARD ST ns sb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.

How far is it from Columbia to Altoona?

The distance between Columbia and Altoona is 812 km. The road distance is 922.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Columbia to Altoona without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 18h 39m and costs $86.96 - $706.52 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Columbia to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Altoona bus from?

Columbia to Altoona bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Altoona train from?

Columbia to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Columbia to Altoona?

The best way to get from Columbia to Altoona is to train via Philadelphia which takes 18h 39m and costs $86.96 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $260.87 and takes 18h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $163.04 - $326.09 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Columbia to Altoona bus arrive?

Columbia to Altoona bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Baltimore, MD station.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Altoona?

It is currently 02:52 at both, Columbia and Altoona.

Where does the Columbia to Altoona train arrive?

Columbia to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Altoona is 923 km. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Columbia to Altoona.

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

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Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 22+ hotels available in Altoona. Prices start at $40.47 per night.
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