There are 8 ways to get from Altoona to Baltimore Airport (BWI) by train, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PIT - BWI
6h 30m$886–1,375Drive 162.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Baltimore Airport (BWI)car 162.3 mi
3h 33m$30–43Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- 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 subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
5h 22m$65–324Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain Crescent / ...
6h 52m$98–805Bus (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
6h 55m$35–64Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SCE - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
6h 11m$47–297Train, 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
6h 57m$57–113Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Altoona to Baltimore-BWI162.3 mi
3h 33m
Altoona to Baltimore Airport (BWI) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Baltimore Airport (BWI) station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Patapsco Light Rail Station Bay 2 via Harrisburg Bus Station and HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Baltimore Airport (BWI). However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at BWI Thurgood Marshall via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Altoona and Baltimore Airport (BWI) is 352 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Baltimore Airport (BWI) without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $95 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Altoona to Baltimore Airport (BWI), including transfers.
Altoona to Baltimore Airport (BWI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Baltimore Airport (BWI) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $95 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Upper Level Terminal - Concourse A via 30th Street Station, BWI Thurgood Marshall, and BWI Amtrak Station in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to BWI Airport via Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Patapsco Light Rail Station Bay 2, and Patapsco in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- 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
- $35–270
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- 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 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 BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Altoona to Baltimore-BWI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Baltimore Airport (BWI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Altoona to Baltimore Airport (BWI) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Altoona to Baltimore Airport (BWI).
There are 352+ hotels available in Baltimore Airport (BWI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Altoona and Baltimore Airport (BWI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












