There are 4 ways to get from Mount Airy to Altoona by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Frederick Bayrunner Office to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MDbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
7h 47m$130–193Drive 130 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mount Airy to Altoonacar 130 mi
2h 54m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 53m$132–280Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
9h 8m$79–155
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Airy to Altoona is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Airy to Altoona is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Airy to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Frederick Bayrunner Office and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Airy to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Mount Airy and Altoona is 270 miles. The road distance is 130.7 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Airy to Altoona without a car is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Mount Airy to Altoona, including transfers.
Mount Airy to Altoona bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, depart from Frederick Bayrunner Office station.
Mount Airy to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Mount Airy to Altoona is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs $130 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Mount Airy, MD, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Mount Airy to Altoona Bus Station via Frederick Bayrunner Office, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mount Airy to Altoona Amtrak Station via Main St & Woodfield Rd, Shady Grove Station & Bay A, Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 8h 53m.
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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Frederick Bayrunner Office to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Mount Airy to Altoona bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD station.
Mount Airy to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Airy to Altoona is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Mount Airy to Altoona.
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