There are 7 ways to get from Altoona to Norfolk by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane JST - ORF
5h 46m$114–510Drive 335.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Norfolkcar 335.4 mi
6h 40m$62–89Bus, train
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain
12h 28m$92–190Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- 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 Norfolktrain
12h 59m$143–913Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane SCE - ORF
6h 52m$99–486Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2608 / ...
12h 44m$76–127Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
13h 19m$143–343
Altoona to Norfolk by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Norfolk is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Norfolk is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Philadelphia Bus Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Norfolk via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
The distance between Altoona and Norfolk is 328 miles. The road distance is 337.3 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Norfolk without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 28m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Altoona to Norfolk, including transfers.
Altoona to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Norfolk is to train via Washington which takes 12h 59m and costs $140 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 12h 44m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Norfolk via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 12h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Nsu Station via Philadelphia Bus Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 12h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- 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
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- 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 Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- 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 Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Altoona to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Altoona to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Norfolk is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Altoona to Norfolk.
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