How to travel from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC

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Compare train and bus for Altoona, PA to Washington, DC

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $87. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, and a train costs an average of $84.

Distance: 133 miles (215 km)

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from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC

How to get from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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10:03AM7h04
Altoona, PA
05:07PMWashington, DC
$5511One-way
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10:03AM7h04
Altoona, PA
05:07PMWashington, DC
$5511One-way
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Fastest

Amtrak
10:03AM7h04
Altoona, PA
05:07PMWashington, DC
$5511One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC

Travel to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC.

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There are 2 options to travel between Altoona, PA and Washington, DC including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC is a train with an average price of $84 (€69).

This is compared to other travel options from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC:

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $87 (€71).

The fastest way to travel from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC is by train with an average journey time of 7h 17m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 55m.

The distance from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC is approximately 133 miles (215 km).
The average frequency per day from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Altoona, PA and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC:
  • Trains mostly depart from Altoona Station, Altoona, PA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
  • Buses mostly depart from Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.

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