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How to get fromWashington to Altoonaby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Washington to Altoona by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from East Chestnut St. Transit Center to East Busway - near Amtrak/Greyhoundbus bus M
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    4h 44m

  2. Drive 118.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Altoonacar car 118.3 mi
    2h 39m
    $22–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Chestnut St. Transit Center to East Busway - near Amtrak/Greyhoundbus bus M
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    5h 45m

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  • Distance: 143.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Washington, Washington County, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from East Chestnut St. Transit Center to Altoona Bus Station via East Busway - near Amtrak/Greyhound and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 5h 45m.

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