There are 7 ways to get from Altoona to Bethesda by train, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly, subway
best- 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 12m$68–356Drive 150.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Bethesdacar 150.2 mi
3h 20m$28–40Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 5m$39–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 7m$54–108Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly, 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 7m$52–331Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly, subway
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MDT - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
7h 3m$75–384Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
7h 37m$94–788
Altoona to Bethesda by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Bethesda is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Bethesda is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $27 - $40.
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 5m.
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.
The distance between Altoona and Bethesda is 196 miles. The road distance is 151.1 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Bethesda without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Altoona to Bethesda, including transfers.
Altoona to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Bethesda is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $800 and takes 7h 37m.
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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 7h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Altoona to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Bethesda is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Altoona to Bethesda.
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