There are 7 ways to get from Altoona to Chesapeake by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane JST - ORF
5h 20m$99–367Drive 337.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Chesapeakecar 337.9 mi
6h 45m$62–90Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2608 / ...
12h 43m$128–181Train via Washington (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 Norfolktrain
12h 59m$176–952Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane SCE - ORF
6h 48m$109–385Bus, train
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain
12h 53m$145–254Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
13h 19m$186–392
Altoona to Chesapeake by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Chesapeake is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $95 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Philadelphia and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Norfolk via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
The distance between Altoona and Chesapeake is 329 miles. The road distance is 339.9 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Chesapeake without a car is to bus which takes 12h 43m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Altoona to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Altoona to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Chesapeake is to bus which takes 12h 43m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $170 - $950 and takes 12h 59m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Robert Hall & Military via Philadelphia, Norfolk, and Military & Poplar Hall in around 12h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Norfolk via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 12h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Philadelphia to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $21–30
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Altoona to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Chesapeake is 340 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Altoona to Chesapeake.
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