There are 6 ways to get from Annapolis to Altoona by bus, train, car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from West St & Church Cir to Patapsco Light Rail Station Bay 3bus 70
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 7m$50–105Drive 179.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Annapolis to Altoonacar 179.5 mi
3h 56m$33–48Bus, train via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 15m$99–227Bus, subway, fly, train
- Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane IAD - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 57m$67–333Bus
- Take the bus from COLLEGE AVE & BLADEN ST eb to Patapsco Light Rail Station Bay 3bus 70
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
8h 25m$33–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 52m$85–749
Annapolis to Altoona by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annapolis to Altoona is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Annapolis to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Annapolis to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from COLLEGE AVE & BLADEN ST eb and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Patapsco Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Annapolis to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Glen Burnie and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Baltimore Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Annapolis and Altoona is 245 miles. The road distance is 180.5 miles.
The best way to get from Annapolis to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 7m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Annapolis to Altoona, including transfers.
Annapolis to Altoona bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from COLLEGE AVE & BLADEN ST eb station.
Annapolis to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Annapolis to Altoona is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $750 and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Annapolis, MD, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from COLLEGE AVE & BLADEN ST eb to Altoona Bus Station via Patapsco Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from COLLEGE AVE & BLADEN ST eb to Altoona Amtrak Station via Cromwell Light Rail Station Bay 1, Glen Burnie, Mt. Royal / MICA, Baltimore Penn Station, and 30th Street Station in around 8h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from West St & Church Cir to Patapsco Light Rail Station Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from COLLEGE AVE & BLADEN ST eb to Patapsco Light Rail Station Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Annapolis to Altoona bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Patapsco Light Rail Station Bay 3.
Annapolis to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annapolis to Altoona is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Annapolis to Altoona.
There are 29+ hotels available in Altoona.







