There are 3 ways to get from Altoona to Washington by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from East Busway - near Amtrak/Greyhound to East Chestnut St. Transit Centerbus M
5h 14mDrive 119.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Washingtoncar 119.8 mi
2h 35m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from East Busway - near Amtrak/Greyhound to East Chestnut St. Transit Centerbus M
6h 5m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Washington is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Washington. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at East Chestnut St. Transit Center via East Busway - near Amtrak/Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Altoona and Washington is 147 miles. The road distance is 120.5 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Washington without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Altoona to Washington, including transfers.
Altoona to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Washington is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Altoona to Washington.
There are 33+ hotels available in Washington.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Washington, Washington County, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to East Chestnut St. Transit Center via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and East Busway - near Amtrak/Greyhound in around 6h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- 724 223 8747
- [email protected]
- Website
- Freedom Transit
Bus from East Busway - near Amtrak/Greyhound to East Chestnut St. Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Freedom Transit
Bus from East Busway - near Amtrak/Greyhound to East Chestnut St. Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Freedom Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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