There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Frederick by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bayrunner Officebus
7h 32m$109–206Drive 115.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Frederickcar 115.9 mi
2h 41m$22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Stationbus
7h 40m$39–64Bus via Pittsburgh (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
8h 10m$48–77Train
- 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 FREDERICK MARC wbtrain
9h 52m$89–797
Altoona to Frederick by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Frederick is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Frederick is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Frederick station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Frederick Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Altoona and Frederick is 256 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Frederick without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 32m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Altoona to Frederick, including transfers.
Altoona to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Frederick is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $800 and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Frederick Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Altoona to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Altoona to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Frederick is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Altoona to Frederick.
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