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

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There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Charlottesville by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    10h 9m
    $153–241

  2. Drive  208 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to Charlottesvillecar car 208 mi
    4h 37m
    $36–52

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    11h
    $66–105

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane SCE - CHO
    6h 38m
    $84–366

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    10h 28m
    $218–941

Altoona to Charlottesville by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 9m

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Charlottesville via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 10h 28m.

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