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How to get fromWashington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Altoonaby plane, train, subway, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Altoona by plane, train, subway, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane IAD - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3h 7m
    $61–311

  2. Drive 150.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Altoonacar car 150.2 mi
    3h 24m
    $28–40

  3. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 26m
    $114–256

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 50m
    $47–108

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Altoonarideshare rideshare 150.2 mi
    3h 24m

  6. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane IAD - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 15m
    $44–287

  7. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane IAD - MDT
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 27m
    $75–354

  8. Fly to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ)plane plane IAD - DUJ
    2. Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 6m
    $139–432

  9. Subway, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 42m
    $61–131

Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Altoona by subway and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Altoona Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 8h 50m.

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