There are 8 ways to get from Altoona to Georgetown by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
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 54m$63–305Drive 157.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Georgetowncar 157.1 mi
3h 29m$29–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
7h 23m$108–805Bus
- 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 45m$42–77Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- 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 43m$45–280Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- 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 40m$111–640Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PIT - DCA
6h 54m$109–567Train, 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 47m$64–123
Altoona to Georgetown by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Georgetown is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Georgetown is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Georgetown. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at M St NW+31 St NW via Harrisburg Bus Station and E St NE+Columbus Cir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Georgetown. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Dupont Circle, Red Line Track 2 Platform via 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Altoona and Georgetown is 188 miles. The road distance is 158 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Georgetown without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $100 - $850.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Altoona to Georgetown, including transfers.
Altoona to Georgetown bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Georgetown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Georgetown is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $100 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Georgetown, DC, USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Dupont Circle, Red Line Track 2 Platform via 30th Street Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to M St NW+31 St NW via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and E St NE+Columbus Cir in around 7h 45m.
- 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
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
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 Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- 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 Georgetown bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Altoona to Georgetown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Georgetown is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Altoona to Georgetown.
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