There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to Charlottesville by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain
10h 19m$84–183Drive 208 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Charlottesvillecar 208 mi
4h 37m$38–55Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus
11h 10m$58–115Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Charlottesville
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane SCE - CHO
6h 12m$78–358Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain
10h 28m$123–857Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train
- 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 train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
7h 11m$91–411
Altoona to Charlottesville by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlottesville via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
The distance between Altoona and Charlottesville is 360 miles. The road distance is 209.2 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Charlottesville without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 19m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Altoona to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Altoona to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Charlottesville is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $900 and takes 10h 28m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Charlottesville via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 10h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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 Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Altoona to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Charlottesville is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Altoona to Charlottesville.
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