There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to Ashland by bus, train, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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
best- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ashland Stationtrain
9h 52m$66–137Drive 233.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Ashlandcar 233.9 mi
4h 54m$43–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ashland Stationtrain
9h 54m$87–185Train, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JST - IAD
- Take the train from Alexandria to Ashland Stationtrain
6h 49m$93–388Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ashland Stationtrain
9h 58m$132–866Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus
11h 19m$69–129
Altoona to Ashland by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Ashland is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Ashland is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Ashland station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Ashland station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Ashland Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Altoona and Ashland is 344 miles. The road distance is 235.2 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Ashland without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 52m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Altoona to Ashland, including transfers.
Altoona to Ashland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Ashland is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs $130 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 11h 19m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Ashland, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ashland Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Ashland Station via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 11h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ashland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ashland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Ashland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ashland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Ashland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Altoona to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Ashland is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Altoona to Ashland.
Book your Altoona to Ashland train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Altoona to Ashland bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 211+ hotels available in Ashland.





