There are 3 ways to get from Altoona to Elkton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional / ...
8h 1m$85–707Drive 203.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Elktoncar 203.1 mi
4h 15m$38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newarkbus FlixBus N2601
8h 49m$46–84
Altoona to Elkton by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Elkton is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Elkton is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Philadelphia Bus Station and Newark Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Wilmington via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Altoona and Elkton is 283 miles. The road distance is 204.3 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Elkton without a car is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs $80 - $750.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Altoona to Elkton, including transfers.
Altoona to Elkton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Elkton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Elkton is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs $80 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Elkton, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via 30th Street Station, Wilmington, Wilmington Tc, and Newark Transit Hub in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Philadelphia Bus Station, Newark, and Newark Train Station in around 8h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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 Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
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 Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Elkton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Altoona to Elkton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Elkton is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Altoona to Elkton.
There are 149+ hotels available in Elkton.