There are 5 ways to get from Leesburg to Altoona by plane, train, subway, bus, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane IAD - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 39m$63–327Drive 134 mi
cheapest- Drive from Leesburg to Altoonacar 134 mi
3h 7m$25–36Subway, train
- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 59m$115–267Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
9h 33m$41–92Subway, bus, train
- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 14m$62–142
Leesburg to Altoona by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leesburg to Altoona is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Leesburg to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Leesburg to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Leesburg and Altoona is 179 miles. The road distance is 134.8 miles.
The best way to get from Leesburg to Altoona without a car is to subway and train which takes 8h 59m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Leesburg to Altoona, including transfers.
Leesburg to Altoona train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Leesburg to Altoona train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leesburg to Altoona is 135 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Leesburg to Altoona.
There are 29+ hotels available in Altoona.
What companies run services between Leesburg, VA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Leesburg to Altoona. However, you can take the line 351 bus to Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay, walk to Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST), take the taxi to Johnstown Amtrak Station, then take the train to Altoona Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Loudoun County Government Center to Altoona Amtrak Station via Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay, Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 8h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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