There are 3 ways to get from Frostburg to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cumberland Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
9h 13m$83–171Drive 74 mi
cheapest- Drive from Frostburg to Altoonacar 74 mi
1h 41m$14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Frostburg State 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
10h 10m$116–197
Frostburg to Altoona by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frostburg to Altoona is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Frostburg to Altoona is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Frostburg to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Frostburg State and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Frostburg station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Cumberland Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Frostburg and Altoona is 272 miles. The road distance is 74.5 miles.
The best way to get from Frostburg to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Frostburg to Altoona, including transfers.
Frostburg to Altoona bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, depart from Frostburg State station.
Frostburg to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cumberland Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Frostburg to Altoona is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Frostburg, MD, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Frostburg to Altoona Amtrak Station via Cumberland, Cumberland Amtrak Station, and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frostburg State to Altoona Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 10h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cumberland Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from Frostburg State to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Frostburg to Altoona bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD station.
Frostburg to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frostburg to Altoona is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Frostburg to Altoona.
There are 30+ hotels available in Altoona.





