United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Lebanon VA Medical Center

Altoona Directions

Transportation to our facilities

 

 

 

Below is a list of services provided by local community agencies and veteran’s service organizations to assist individuals with improving access to VA care. While the list is reviewed periodically in an effort to maintain current information, it is subject to change without notice. Also, to ensure optimal assistance, please provide these agencies with sufficient notice of your transportation need. 

 

Altoona VA Medical Center

Driving Directions

James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center
2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-8164, toll free 1-877-626-2500

From the North

Take I-99 South to Altoona.  Exit I-99 South at the Frankstown Road exit.  At the light, cross over Frankstown Road onto Fairway Drive. The medical center entrance is 0.5 miles, on the left.

From the South

Take I-99 North to Altoona. Exit I-99 at the Frankstown Road exit.  Turn right onto Frankstown Road.  At the first traffic light, turn right onto Fairway Drive.  The medical center entrance is 0.5 miles, on the left.

From the East

Take I-76 West (Pennsylvania Turnpike) to the Bedford Exit.  Take I-99 North to Altoona.  Exit I-99 North at the Frankstown Road exit. Turn right onto Frankstown Road.  At the first traffic light, turn right onto Fairway Drive.  The medical center entrance is 0.5 miles, on the left.

From the West

Take Route 22 East to I-99 North toward Altoona. Exit I-99 North at the Frankstown Road exit. Turn right onto Frankstown Road. At the first traffic light, turn right onto Fairway Drive. The medical center entrance is 0.5 miles, on the left.  

Public Transportation

The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center is located on the AMTRAN bus route.

 

Altoona Metro Transit (AMTRAN) *
3301 Fifth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602-1801
(814) 944-4074

In addition, Blair Senior Services offers transportation to eligible community members.

Blair Senior Services, Inc. *
1320 Twelfth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 695-3500

Additional resource for VA Medical Centers and Community Based Outpatient Clinics:

http://vaww1.va.gov/directory/guide/state.asp?State=PA&dnum=ALL

 

Click here for the VA Benefits Handbook:

http://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book/benefits_chap01.asp