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

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There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to Frederick by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430 / ...
    7h 19m
    $98–151

  2. Drive  115.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to Frederickcar car 115.9 mi
    2h 41m
    $22–31

  3. Train

    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 FREDERICK MARC wbtrain train
    9h 52m
    $160–858

  4. Bus via Pittsburgh (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430 / ...
    8h 10m
    $55–85

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore to Frederickbus bus
    9h 55m
    $57–87

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore to Frederickbus bus
    9h 57m
    $106–163

Altoona to Frederick by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to FREDERICK MARC wb via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Frederick Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 8h 10m.

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