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How to get fromAltoona to Washingtonby train, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Altoona to Washington by train, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane JST - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 59m
    $62–335

  2. Drive 157.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to Washingtoncar car 157.9 mi
    3h 34m
    $29–42

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    7h 5m
    $35–71

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    7h 11m
    $99–797

  5. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SCE - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 48m
    $45–309

  6. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane MDT - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 45m
    $77–378

  7. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PIT - DCA
    6h 37m
    $1,034–1,772

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    7h 7m
    $55–118

Altoona to Washington by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Washington Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station via 30th Street Station in around 7h 11m.

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