There are 9 ways to get from Altoona to Virginia by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JST - IAD
3h 49m$63–316Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
cheapest- 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
4h 38m$45–289Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2608
12h 25m$81–143Train 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
14h 34m$181–962Drive 349.8 mi
- Drive from Altoona to Virginia Beachcar 349.8 mi
6h 57m$64–93Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MDT - IAD
6h 35m$115–641Bus, bus to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from State College to DuBoisbus
- Fly from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane DUJ - IAD
6h 44m$144–436Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus
13h$71–131Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
15h 1m$190–397
Altoona to Virginia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Virginia is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Virginia is to train and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $60 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Virginia Beach via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Virginia. 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 14h 34m.
The distance between Altoona and Virginia is 186 miles. The road distance is 351.8 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Altoona to Virginia, including transfers.
Altoona to Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Virginia is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $180 - $1,000 and takes 14h 34m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Virginia, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Virginia Beach via Philadelphia Bus Station in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Virginia Beach Amtrak Bus Stop via 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Norfolk, and Norfolk in around 14h 34m.
- 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
- $35–270
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- 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
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 Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.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/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from State College to DuBois
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from State College to DuBois
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–37
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Altoona to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Virginia is 352 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Altoona to Virginia.
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