What is the cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Altoona is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfax and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Fairfax to Altoona?

The distance between Fairfax and Altoona is 190 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.

How do I travel from Fairfax to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Fairfax to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs $90 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Fairfax to Altoona?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Fairfax to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfax to Altoona bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Fairfax to Altoona train from?

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

Train or bus from Fairfax to Altoona?

The best way to get from Fairfax to Altoona is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs $90 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Fairfax to Altoona bus arrive?

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

Where does the Fairfax to Altoona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fairfax to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Altoona is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Fairfax to Altoona.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 28+ hotels available in Altoona.

Fairfax to Altoona - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane IAD - JST
2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 49m
$62–325
Drive 162.3 mi
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1. Drive from Fairfax to Altoonacar 162.3 mi
3h 32m
$30–43
Train (Amtrak)
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
8h 7m
$94–221
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 34m
$52–109
Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IAD - SCE
2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
6h 2m
$46–301
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
9h 21m
$42–69

Fairfax to Altoona by subway and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 188.5 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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 7m. 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 21m.

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