There are 4 ways to get from Harpers Ferry to Altoona by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train via Philadelphia
best- Take the train from HARPERS FERRY W VA 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 12m$133–286Drive 118.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harpers Ferry to Altoonacar 118.5 mi
2h 43m$22–32Train, bus
- Take the train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC ebtrain
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Baltimorebus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
9h 36m$38–91Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Harpers Ferry Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
10h 1m$112–231
Harpers Ferry to Altoona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harpers Ferry to Altoona is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Harpers Ferry to Altoona is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Harpers Ferry to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Harpers Ferry and Altoona is 422 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.
The best way to get from Harpers Ferry to Altoona without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 9h 12m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Harpers Ferry to Altoona, including transfers.
Harpers Ferry to Altoona train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb station.
Harpers Ferry to Altoona train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harpers Ferry to Altoona is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Harpers Ferry to Altoona.
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What companies run services between Harpers Ferry, WV, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station in around 9h 12m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–11
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harpers Ferry Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- 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
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Silver Spring to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–17
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.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
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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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