There are 7 ways to get from Altoona to Falls Church by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JST - IAD
3h 43m$63–305Drive 157.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Falls Churchcar 157.8 mi
3h 30m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 35m$42–78Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
8h 22m$118–240Bus 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SCE - IAD
4h 32m$45–280Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MDT - IAD
6h 29m$111–640Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 48m$65–127
Altoona to Falls Church by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Falls Church is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Falls Church is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Falls Church station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Falls Church. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station and New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Altoona and Falls Church is 183 miles. The road distance is 158.8 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Falls Church without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Altoona to Falls Church, including transfers.
Altoona to Falls Church bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Falls Church train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Falls Church is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Falls Church, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, and New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform in around 8h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
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 New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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 Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- 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/
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 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 Falls Church bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Altoona to Falls Church train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Falls Church is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Altoona to Falls Church.
There are 1474+ hotels available in Falls Church.







