What is the cheapest way to get from Chevy Chase to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Chevy Chase to Altoona is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chevy Chase to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Chevy Chase to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Chevy Chase and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Chevy Chase to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from East-West Hwy+Brookville Rd and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chevy Chase and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Chevy Chase to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Chevy Chase to Altoona?

The distance between Chevy Chase and Altoona is 376 miles. The road distance is 150.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chevy Chase to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Chevy Chase to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs $110 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Chevy Chase to Altoona?

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Chevy Chase to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chevy Chase to Altoona bus from?

Chevy Chase to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Chevy Chase to Altoona train from?

Chevy Chase to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Chevy Chase to Altoona?

The best way to get from Chevy Chase to Altoona is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Chevy Chase to Altoona bus arrive?

Chevy Chase to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the Chevy Chase to Altoona train arrive?

Chevy Chase to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Chevy Chase to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Chevy Chase to Altoona is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Chevy Chase to Altoona.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 29+ hotels available in Altoona.

Chevy Chase to Altoona - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chevy Chase to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 54m
$119–257
Drive 149.5 mi
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1. Drive from Chevy Chase to Altoonacar 149.5 mi
3h 19m
$28–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 11m
$62–132
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h 30m
$42–82

Chevy Chase to Altoona by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

7h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 374.2 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Chevy Chase, MD, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from East-West Hwy+Beach Dr to Altoona Amtrak Station via Silver Spring+Bay 102, Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East-West Hwy+Brookville Rd to Altoona Bus Station via Silver Spring+Bay 102, Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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