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Compare train and bus for Altoona, PA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 an average ticket price of €81 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €81, while a train costs an average of €185.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€81 Average price Cheapest | €185 Average price | €31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration Fastest 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC
Compare the available ways to get from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC:
A bus is €104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC costing on average €185.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 21m.
Tickets start at around €81 compared to roughly €31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€50. The journey takes 8h 51m versus 3h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:30 PM 11h55 Altoona, PA 7:25 AM Washington, DC €90 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:30 PM 11h55 Altoona, PA 7:25 AM Washington, DC €90 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:30 PM 11h55 Altoona, PA 7:25 AM Washington, DC €90 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:30 PM 11h55 Altoona, PA 6:25 AM Washington, DC €167 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC:
A bus is €104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC costing on average €185.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 21m.
- Around 4 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
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