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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    6h 46m
    $58–118

  2. Drive 156.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Altoonacar car 156.5 mi
    3h 35m
    $29–42

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    7h 12m
    $119–246

  4. Subway, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane IAD - JST
    3. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 54m
    $63–316

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    7h 5m
    $38–73

  6. Subway, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane IAD - SCE
    3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 4m
    $45–289

Washington to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Altoona Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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