There are 6 ways to get from Quantico to Altoona by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Quantico Amtrak 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 39m$126–273Drive 187.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Quantico to Altoonacar 187.4 mi
3h 59m$35–50Train, 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 13m$45–86Train, fly
- Take the train from Quantico Amtrak to Alexandriatrain
- 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$72–328Train, bus
- Take the train from Quantico Amtrak 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 55m$68–143Bus (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
9h 56m$44–88
Quantico to Altoona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Quantico to Altoona is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Quantico to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Quantico to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Woodbridge Bus Stop and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Quantico to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Quantico Amtrak and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Quantico and Altoona is 402 miles. The road distance is 188.5 miles.
The best way to get from Quantico to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Quantico to Altoona, including transfers.
Quantico to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Woodbridge Bus Stop station.
Quantico to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Quantico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Quantico to Altoona is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 9h 56m.
What companies run services between Quantico, VA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Quantico Amtrak to Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 1 to Altoona Bus Station via 2, Woodbridge Bus Stop, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 9h 56m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Quantico Amtrak to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- 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 Quantico Amtrak to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Quantico Amtrak to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- vre.org
Train from Quantico Amtrak to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- 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
- $17–35
- 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
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Woodbridge Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- 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
Quantico to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Quantico to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quantico to Altoona is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Quantico to Altoona.
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