What is the cheapest way to get from Altoona to Fairfax?

The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Fairfax is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altoona to Fairfax?

The fastest way to get from Altoona to Fairfax is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Altoona and Fairfax?

No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at University Dr+Main St via Harrisburg Bus Station and East Falls Church+Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Altoona and Fairfax?

No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station and New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Altoona to Fairfax?

The distance between Altoona and Fairfax is 190 miles. The road distance is 164.7 miles.

How do I travel from Altoona to Fairfax without a car?

The best way to get from Altoona to Fairfax without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $55 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Altoona to Fairfax?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Altoona to Fairfax, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Fairfax bus from?

Altoona to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Fairfax train from?

Altoona to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.

Where does the Altoona to Fairfax bus arrive?

Altoona to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the Altoona to Fairfax train arrive?

Altoona to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Altoona to Fairfax?

Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Fairfax is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Altoona to Fairfax.

Where can I stay near Fairfax?

There are 955+ hotels available in Fairfax.

Altoona to Fairfax - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Altoona to Fairfax by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JST - IAD
3h 55m
$68–355
Drive 163.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Altoona to Fairfaxcar 163.7 mi
3h 31m
$30–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Pennsylvanian
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
8h 15m
$57–109
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
8h 34m
$43–67
Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SCE - IAD
4h 50m
$52–331
Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MDT - IAD
6h 46m
$74–382
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway O
8h 35m
$92–210

Altoona to Fairfax by train, bus, and subway

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Distance: 188.5 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to University Dr+Main St via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, and East Falls Church+Bay C in around 8h 34m.

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