Duncansville to Altoona travel can include a drive or an AMTRAN bus connection between the communities. Route 8 serves parts of Duncansville and connects with transfer points for onward trips, while Leap-The-Dips is about an 8-minute drive from WYE Motor Lodge Duncansville - Altoona.
- Bus connection: AMTRAN Route 8 links Duncansville with Logan Valley Mall and other stops.
- Downtown Altoona: Route 8 does not offer a single-seat ride; use a transfer at a designated point.
- Parking: Downtown public parking rules vary by location and are handled by the Altoona Parking Authority.
Understanding the Duncansville–Altoona area
Duncansville and Altoona are linked by road and by AMTRAN bus service, but Route 8 does not run directly to downtown Altoona without a transfer.
Route 8, also known as the Hollidaysburg route, serves Martin’s Duncansville and Logan Valley Mall. It also connects Logan Valley Mall with Logan Medical Center, the Blair County Courthouse, Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and Walmart without a transfer.
If your destination is downtown Altoona, plan to change buses at the Altoona Transit Center or Logan Valley Mall; AMTRAN designates both as transfer points, and transfers between its routes are free when you request one from the driver.
For airport travel, the route between Altoona Blair County Airport and Duncansville is another part of planning a local trip. How to get from Altoona Blair County Airport to Duncansville covers that connection.
How do you get from Duncansville to central Altoona?
To reach central Altoona by bus, take Route 8 to a designated transfer point and connect to another AMTRAN route. The Altoona Transportation Center, at 1231 11th Avenue, provides local bus, intercity bus and rail services; almost all regular AMTRAN routes and selected Tripper routes stop there.
AMTRAN’s weekday and Saturday schedule shows departures from Martins Duncansville 1st hourly from 8:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. Schedules can change, so check the official site before you go. AMTRAN also offers real-time departures and trip planning through its myStop app and online service; predictions can be affected by traffic and other conditions.
There is no AMTRAN Sunday service, and service holidays include New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Regular schedules are available in accessible formats on request, including large format, audio recording, electronic file and Braille.
What should you know about parking in Altoona?
Penn State Altoona describes downtown visitor and public parking as available curbside or in designated public lots by permit only. Downtown public lots and street parking are available on weekdays after 5:00 p.m. and all day on weekends.
The Altoona Parking Authority handles parking rules and enforcement in the Transportation Center garage, on streets and in public lots. Check the official site before you go for current parking details.
What nearby attraction can you add to the drive?
Leap-The-Dips is a local landmark. For a different kind of Altoona-area stop, the Railroaders Memorial Museum is another local attraction.
FAQs
Does AMTRAN Route 8 go directly to downtown Altoona?
No. Route 8 does not offer a single-seat ride to downtown Altoona; transfer at the Altoona Transit Center or Logan Valley Mall.
Does Route 8 run on Sundays?
No. AMTRAN provides no Sunday service and observes service holidays including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Where can you transfer to another AMTRAN route?
The Altoona Transit Center and Logan Valley Mall are designated transfer points. Transfers between AMTRAN routes are free when requested from the driver.