There are 4 ways to get from Altoona to Baltimore by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
6h 24m$149–796Drive 162.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Baltimorecar 162.4 mi
3h 29m$30–43Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 55m$49–74Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 57m$98–150
Altoona to Baltimore by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Baltimore is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Baltimore is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Altoona and Baltimore is 328 miles. The road distance is 163.3 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Baltimore without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $140 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Altoona to Baltimore, including transfers.
Altoona to Baltimore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Baltimore is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Baltimore, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station via 30th Street Station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
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
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Altoona to Baltimore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Altoona to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Baltimore is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Altoona to Baltimore.
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