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How to get fromFairfax to Altoonaby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    8h 6m
    $119–256

  2. Drive 162.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfax to Altoonacar car 162.3 mi
    3h 32m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    8h 48m
    $80–141

  4. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane IAD - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 55m
    $65–308

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    9h 35m
    $75–111

  6. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane IAD - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 3m
    $74–325

Fairfax to Altoona by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Altoona Amtrak Station via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Altoona Bus Station via East Falls Church+Bay D, East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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