What is the cheapest way to get from New Carrollton to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from New Carrollton to Altoona is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Carrollton to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from New Carrollton to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between New Carrollton and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from New Carrollton to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Lamont Dr+Carrollton Pkwy and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between New Carrollton and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from New Carrollton station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from New Carrollton Amtrak Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from New Carrollton to Altoona?

The distance between New Carrollton and Altoona is 362 miles. The road distance is 162.6 miles.

How do I travel from New Carrollton to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from New Carrollton to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs $110 - $250.

How long does it take to get from New Carrollton to Altoona?

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from New Carrollton to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Carrollton to Altoona bus from?

New Carrollton to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the New Carrollton to Altoona train from?

New Carrollton to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Carrollton Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from New Carrollton to Altoona?

The best way to get from New Carrollton to Altoona is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs $110 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the New Carrollton to Altoona bus arrive?

New Carrollton to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the New Carrollton to Altoona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from New Carrollton to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between New Carrollton to Altoona is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from New Carrollton to Altoona.

How do I get a train ticket from New Carrollton to Altoona?

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How do I get a bus ticket from New Carrollton to Altoona?

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There are 5 ways to get from New Carrollton to Altoona by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 19m
$116–247
Drive 161.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New Carrollton to Altoonacar 161.7 mi
3h 40m
$30–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 26m
$60–134
Subway, fly, train
1. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane IAD - JST
3. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 51m
$64–318
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h 45m
$39–84

New Carrollton to Altoona by bus and train (Amtrak)

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8h 19mAverage Duration

$116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 360.1 mi
Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between New Carrollton, MD, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lamont Dr+Carrollton Pkwy to Altoona Amtrak Station via New Carrollton+Bus Bay T1, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, and 30th Street Station in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lamont Dr+Carrollton Pkwy to Altoona Bus Station via New Carrollton+Bus Bay T1, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, Washington Union Station, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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