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How to get fromAltoona to Bethesdaby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to Bethesda by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    6h 57m
    $94–143

  2. Drive  150.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to Bethesdacar car 150.2 mi
    3h 20m
    $28–40

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    7h 28m
    $46–67

  4. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly, subway

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SCE - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 19m
    $58–372

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    7h 37m
    $160–849

  6. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly, subway

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane JST - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 34m
    $84–406

Altoona to Bethesda by train, bus, and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE in around 7h 28m. 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.

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