There are 5 ways to get from Manassas to Altoona by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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$93–239Drive 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 1m$45–74Train, fly
- Take the train from 1 to 3train
- 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
6h 2m$68–350Train, 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 29m$55–122
Manassas to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 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 $90 - $240.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Manassas to Altoona, including transfers.
Manassas to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Manassas Amtrak 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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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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 1 to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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