There are 4 ways to get from Frederick to Altoona by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Frederick Bayrunner Office to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MDbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 11m$110–203Drive 113.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Frederick to Altoonacar 113.9 mi
2h 41m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MDbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
7h 45m$40–66Train
- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 10m$87–232
Frederick to Altoona by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Frederick to Altoona is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Frederick to Altoona is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Frederick station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Frederick Bus Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Frederick to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from FREDERICK MARC eb and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Frederick and Altoona is 256 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.
The best way to get from Frederick to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 11m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Frederick to Altoona, including transfers.
Frederick to Altoona bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, depart from Frederick Bus Station.
Frederick to Altoona train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from FREDERICK MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Frederick to Altoona is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $240 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Frederick, MD, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Frederick Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station in around 9h 10m.
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
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Frederick Bayrunner Office to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
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Booking & Getting There
Frederick to Altoona bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD station.
Frederick to Altoona train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frederick to Altoona is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Frederick to Altoona.
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