There are 4 ways to get from Shepherdstown to Altoona by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Hagerstown to Baltimorebus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
8h 41m$165–218Drive 104.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shepherdstown to Altoonacar 104.2 mi
2h 32m$18–26Train via Philadelphia
- Take the train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb 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
9h 28m$207–351Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Martinsburg Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
9h 46m$205–319
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shepherdstown to Altoona is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Shepherdstown to Altoona is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Shepherdstown to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Hagerstown and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Shepherdstown to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between Shepherdstown and Altoona is 302 miles. The road distance is 104.8 miles.
The best way to get from Shepherdstown to Altoona without a car is to bus which takes 8h 41m and costs $160 - $220.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Shepherdstown to Altoona, including transfers.
Shepherdstown to Altoona bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, depart from Hagerstown station.
Shepherdstown to Altoona train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Shepherdstown to Altoona is to bus which takes 8h 41m and costs $160 - $220. Alternatively, you can train via Philadelphia, which costs $200 - $360 and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Shepherdstown, WV, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Shepherdstown to Altoona Bus Station via Hagerstown, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and State College Bus Station in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shepherdstown to Altoona Amtrak Station via DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 9h 28m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact 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 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
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinsburg Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Hagerstown to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Shepherdstown to Altoona bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, arrive at Baltimore station.
Shepherdstown to Altoona train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shepherdstown to Altoona is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Shepherdstown to Altoona.
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