There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to Maryland by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
5h 58m$40–58Drive 162.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Baltimorecar 162.4 mi
3h 29m$28–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
6h 24m$149–796Bus, fly, subway
- 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
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 22m$58–382Bus via Harrisburg (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
8h 23m$53–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
8h 25m$101–157
Altoona to Maryland by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Maryland is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Maryland is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Maryland. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at PACA ST & BALTIMORE nb via State College Bus Station and HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Maryland station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Altoona and Maryland is 210 miles. The road distance is 163.3 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Maryland without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Altoona to Maryland, including transfers.
Altoona to Maryland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Maryland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Maryland is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $800 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Maryland, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to PACA ST & BALTIMORE nb via State College Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station via 30th Street Station in around 6h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Altoona to Maryland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.
Altoona to Maryland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Maryland is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Altoona to Maryland.
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