What is the cheapest way to get from Altoona to Bethesda?

The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Bethesda is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altoona to Bethesda?

The fastest way to get from Altoona to Bethesda is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Altoona and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Bethesda station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Altoona and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Altoona to Bethesda?

The distance between Altoona and Bethesda is 196 miles. The road distance is 151.1 miles.

How do I travel from Altoona to Bethesda without a car?

The best way to get from Altoona to Bethesda without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $75 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Altoona to Bethesda?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Altoona to Bethesda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Bethesda bus from?

Altoona to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Bethesda train from?

Altoona to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Altoona to Bethesda?

The best way to get from Altoona to Bethesda is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $850 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Altoona to Bethesda bus arrive?

Altoona to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the Altoona to Bethesda train arrive?

Altoona to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Altoona to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Bethesda is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Altoona to Bethesda.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

There are 1585+ hotels available in Bethesda.

Altoona to Bethesda - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Altoona to Bethesda by train, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly, subway
best
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JST - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 18m
$65–308
Drive 150.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Altoona to Bethesdacar 150.2 mi
3h 20m
$28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 30m
$77–107
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
7h 37m
$108–805
Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly, subway
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SCE - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 7m
$75–316
Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly, subway
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MDT - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
7h 4m
$113–643
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Pennsylvanian
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 32m
$80–138

Altoona to Bethesda by bus and subway

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7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 195.3 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 7h 37m.

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