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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Maryland and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Maryland to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from GREENE ST & LOMBARD ST ns sb and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Maryland and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Maryland station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Maryland to Altoona?

The distance between Maryland and Altoona is 328 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maryland to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs $95 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Maryland to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maryland to Altoona bus from?

Maryland to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Maryland to Altoona train from?

Maryland to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.

Train or bus from Maryland to Altoona?

The best way to get from Maryland to Altoona is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs $95 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Maryland to Altoona bus arrive?

Maryland to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the Maryland to Altoona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maryland to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Maryland to Altoona is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Maryland to Altoona.

How do I get a train ticket from Maryland to Altoona?

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Where can I stay near Altoona?

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Maryland to Altoona - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Maryland to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 40m
$97–759
Drive 160.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Baltimore to Altoonacar 160.2 mi
3h 29m
$30–43
Bus
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
6h 46m
$34–66
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Baltimore Greyhound Garage to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
9h 38m
$66–142
Bus via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb
1. Take the bus from Baltimore Greyhound Garage to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
9h 57m
$46–92

Maryland to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

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6h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 326.3 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Maryland, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GREENE ST & LOMBARD ST ns sb to Altoona Bus Station via HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 6h 46m.

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