Duncansville, Pennsylvania, is a small town near Altoona, with local errands and Altoona-area outings including Leap-The-Dips and the Everett Railroad. This guide covers local transit and ways to get around the area.
- Local bus: AMTRAN Route 8 connects Logan Valley Mall with stops in Duncansville and Hollidaysburg.
- Nearby outing: Leap-The-Dips is in the Altoona area.
- Railroad: Everett Railroad is in the surrounding area.
Getting oriented in Duncansville
Duncansville sits in the Altoona area, and the town’s name dates to its founding in the nineteenth century. Samuel Duncan purchased land in the area in 1830 and laid out a town he named Duncansville.
The city centre is a practical first stop if you want to get your bearings before continuing around the area.
What can you do in Duncansville’s town centre?
AMTRAN Route 8 serves Martin’s Duncansville and connects the town with Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Route 8 runs from Logan Valley Mall through its stops and back to the mall. Stops include UPMC Logan Medical Center, The Dream, Spring Manor, the Blair County Courthouse, Hollidaysburg Public Library, Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and Walmart, as well as Martin’s Duncansville.
How do you get around Duncansville by car, on foot or by bus?
AMTRAN’s Route 8 provides a public-transit connection through Duncansville, Altoona and Hollidaysburg. The operator’s schedules show stop locations, times, a route map and fares. Printed schedules are available at AMTRAN’s office and inside the Transit Center downtown; accessible formats, including large format, audio recording, electronic file and braille, are available by request.
AMTRAN allows free transfers between its routes at designated stops. These include the Transit Center platforms in downtown Altoona, Logan Valley Mall, Walmart, AMTRAN’s office and Bellmeade Martin’s.
Its myStop service offers trip planning and real-time departure information, and you can use a stop’s individual number or QR code to check arrival information. Arrival predictions are estimates, so allow extra time.
AMTRAN does not run buses on Sundays or on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Check the official site before you go for current schedules, fares and service details.
Which Altoona-area outings are close to Duncansville?
Leap-The-Dips is an Altoona-area landmark. Everett Railroad and Kladder station are also in the surrounding area; the Everett Railroad visit guide can help you prepare for a rail outing. Duncansville city centre is about a two-minute drive from WYE Motor.
Altoona Blair County Airport is in the area, as is John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport.
The town’s road connection with Altoona is covered in a guide to driving between Duncansville and Altoona.
Duncansville has road connections with nearby Altoona.
For details about the accommodation, you can view the rooms at WYE Motor Lodge Duncansville - Altoona.
FAQs
Where is Duncansville?
Duncansville is in the Altoona area of Pennsylvania.
Does AMTRAN Route 8 serve Duncansville?
Yes. Route 8 includes Martin’s Duncansville and connects the area with Logan Valley Mall, Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Does AMTRAN run on Sundays?
No. AMTRAN does not run buses on Sundays or on the listed holidays.