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How to get fromAltoona to James Madison Universityby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to James Madison University by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from DC Union Station to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 25m
    $62–124

  2. Drive 182.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to James Madison Universitycar car 182.5 mi
    3h 38m
    $34–49

  3. Train, bus via Philadelphia

    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 bus from DC Union Station to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 32m
    $129–852

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from DC Union Station to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 27m
    $84–171

  5. Bus via Godwin Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 35m
    $67–109

Altoona to James Madison University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 384 mi
  • Duration: 11h 25m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and James Madison University, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to James Madison University via Harrisburg Bus Station, DC Union Station, and JMU Godwin Transit Center in around 11h 25m.

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