There are 5 ways to get from Manassas to Altoona by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Manassas Amtrak Station 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
8h 28m$126–271Drive 162.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manassas to Altoonacar 162.9 mi
3h 48m$30–43Train, bus via Washington
- Take the train from 1 to Leadtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
9h 16m$46–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 44m$69–146Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Woodbridge Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
11h 9m$63–105
Manassas to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manassas to Altoona is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Manassas to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Manassas to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Center St @ Church St and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Stonebridge Garage - Northside, Woodbridge Bus Stop, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Manassas station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Manassas Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Manassas and Altoona is 400 miles. The road distance is 163.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manassas to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Manassas to Altoona, including transfers.
Manassas to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Woodbridge Bus Stop station.
Manassas to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Manassas Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Manassas to Altoona is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 11h 9m.
What companies run services between Manassas, VA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Center St @ Church St to Altoona Bus Station via Stonebridge Garage - Northside, Woodbridge Bus Stop, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 11h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- 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 Manassas Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
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
- +1 800-743-3873
- [email protected]
- Website
- vre.org
Train from 1 to Lead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- vre.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Woodbridge Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Manassas to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Manassas to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manassas to Altoona is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Manassas to Altoona.
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