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

The cheapest way to get from Laurel to Altoona is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Laurel to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Laurel and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Laurel to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Laurel and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Laurel and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Laurel to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from LAUREL MARC sb and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Laurel to Altoona?

The distance between Laurel and Altoona is 228 miles. The road distance is 160.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Laurel to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 51m and costs $55 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Laurel to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Laurel to Altoona bus from?

Laurel to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Laurel to Altoona train from?

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

Train or bus from Laurel to Altoona?

The best way to get from Laurel to Altoona is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Laurel to Altoona bus arrive?

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

Where does the Laurel to Altoona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Laurel to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Laurel to Altoona is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Laurel to Altoona.

How do I get a bus ticket from Laurel to Altoona?

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Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 29+ hotels available in Altoona.

Laurel to Altoona - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Laurel to Altoona by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 51m
$55–120
Drive 159.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Laurel to Altoonacar 159.2 mi
3h 30m
$30–42
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 10m
$35–70
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 9m
$117–257

Laurel to Altoona by bus and train

7Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 227 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Laurel to Altoona Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from LAUREL MARC sb to Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station in around 8h 9m.

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