There are 4 ways to get from Altoona to Sykesville by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- 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
7h 15m$70–115Drive 143.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Sykesvillecar 143.1 mi
3h 7m$27–38Train (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 / ...
7h 33m$144–820Train, 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
7h 17m$92–163
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Sykesville is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Sykesville is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Sykesville. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at BRENBROOK DR & CINNAMON CIR sb via Harrisburg Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and LIBERTY HEIGHTS AVE & REISTERSTOWN RD fs wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Sykesville station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Owings Mills Station via 30th Street Station and State Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Altoona and Sykesville is 236 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Sykesville without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Altoona to Sykesville, including transfers.
Altoona to Sykesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Sykesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Sykesville is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $850 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Sykesville, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Sykesville via Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, Mondawmin Metro Station, LIBERTY HEIGHTS AVE & REISTERSTOWN RD fs wb, and BRENBROOK DR & CINNAMON CIR sb in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Sykesville via 30th Street Station, Baltimore Penn Station, State Center, and Owings Mills Station in around 7h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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 Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
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
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Sykesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Altoona to Sykesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Sykesville is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Altoona to Sykesville.
There are 72+ hotels available in Sykesville.