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

The cheapest way to get from Sterling to Altoona is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sterling to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Sterling and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Sterling to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Sterling and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Sterling to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Sterling to Altoona?

The distance between Sterling and Altoona is 172 miles. The road distance is 146.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sterling to Altoona without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs $110 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Sterling to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sterling to Altoona bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sterling to Altoona train from?

Sterling to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Sterling to Altoona?

The best way to get from Sterling to Altoona is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs $110 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Sterling to Altoona bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sterling to Altoona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sterling to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Sterling to Altoona is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Sterling to Altoona.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 29+ hotels available in Altoona.

Sterling to Altoona - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sterling to Altoona by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane IAD - JST
2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 35m
$63–327
Drive 145.9 mi
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1. Drive from Sterling to Altoonacar 145.9 mi
3h 24m
$27–39
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 47m
$115–267
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
9h 2m
$62–142
Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IAD - SCE
2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
5h 43m
$46–300
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
9h 21m
$41–92

Sterling to Altoona by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 170.5 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Sterling, VA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd to Altoona Amtrak Station via Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay, Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd to Altoona Bus Station via Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay, Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 9h 21m.

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