There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Towson by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, subway, or train (Amtrak)
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 Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
6h 51m$33–59Drive 154.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Towsoncar 154.8 mi
3h 44m$29–41Train, 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
6h 53m$51–103Train, fly, subway
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JST - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
6h 23m$65–344Train (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 7m$86–741
Altoona to Towson by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Towson is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Towson is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Towson. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb via Harrisburg Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Towson 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 7h 7m.
The distance between Altoona and Towson is 220 miles. The road distance is 155.7 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Towson without a car is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Altoona to Towson, including transfers.
Altoona to Towson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Towson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Towson is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $750 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Towson, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb via Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, PACA ST & BALTIMORE nb, and BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wb via 30th Street Station, Baltimore Penn Station, and CHARLES ST & PENN STATION nb in around 7h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- 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
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Towson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Altoona to Towson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Towson is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Altoona to Towson.
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