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

The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Altoona is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Virginia to Altoona is to fly and train which takes 4h 44m and costs $60 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Virginia and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Virginia and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Norfolk, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

How far is it from Virginia to Altoona?

The distance between Virginia and Altoona is 186 miles. The road distance is 350.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Virginia to Altoona without a car is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs $80 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Virginia to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Virginia to Altoona bus from?

Virginia to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.

Where do I catch the Virginia to Altoona train from?

Virginia to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.

Train or bus from Virginia to Altoona?

The best way to get from Virginia to Altoona is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $180 - $410 and takes 14h.

Where does the Virginia to Altoona bus arrive?

Virginia to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where does the Virginia to Altoona train arrive?

Virginia to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Virginia to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Altoona is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Virginia to Altoona.

How do I get a bus ticket from Virginia to Altoona?

Book your Virginia to Altoona bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 30+ hotels available in Altoona.

Virginia to Altoona - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Virginia to Altoona by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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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 44m
$63–316
Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
cheapest
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 52m
$45–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
12h 5m
$80–144
Train via Washington (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
14h
$189–404
Drive 348.5 mi
1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Altoonacar 348.5 mi
6h 56m
$64–92
Fly to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ)plane IAD - DUJ
2. Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus
3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
7h 43m
$144–437
Bus via Baltimore
1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
12h 40m
$72–132
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
14h 32m
$189–404

Virginia to Altoona by bus

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Distance: 184.6 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Altoona Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Altoona Amtrak Station via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 14h.

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