There are 4 ways to get from Altoona to Shenandoah National Park by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Front Royal Walmartbus
11h 40m$57–99Drive 172.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Shenandoah National Parkcar 172.4 mi
4h$32–46Train, bus via Philadelphia
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Front Royal Walmartbus
11h 46m$124–830Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Front Royal Walmartbus
11h 42m$79–148
Altoona to Shenandoah National Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Shenandoah National Park is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Shenandoah National Park is to drive which takes 4h and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Shenandoah National Park. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Royal Plaza/Rural King via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Front Royal Walmart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
The distance between Altoona and Shenandoah National Park is 336 miles. The road distance is 173.4 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Shenandoah National Park without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 11h 40m to get from Altoona to Shenandoah National Park, including transfers.
Altoona to Shenandoah National Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Shenandoah National Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Shenandoah National Park is 173 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Altoona to Shenandoah National Park.
There are 178+ hotels available in Shenandoah National Park.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Shenandoah National Park, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Royal Plaza/Rural King via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Front Royal Walmart, and Royal Plaza/Rural King in around 11h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
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
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Front Royal Walmart
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Front Royal Walmart
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Front Royal Walmart
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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