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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Frederick to Baltimorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 26m
    $93–144

  2. Drive  113.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Frederick to Altoonacar car 113.9 mi
    2h 41m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Frederick Transit Center to BWI Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 29m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Frederick to Baltimorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 45m
    $46–69

  5. Bus via Pittsburgh (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    8h 40m
    $53–80

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 10m
    $192–332

Frederick to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Frederick 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.

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