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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 $89. 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 $89, and a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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$145 Average price | $123 Average price Cheapest |
7h 26m Average total duration Fastest 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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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 PM12h25Altoona, PA7:55 AMWashington, DC$1591One-way0 transfers
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7:30 PM12h25Altoona, PA7:55 AMWashington, DC$1591One-way0 transfers
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7:30 PM12h25Altoona, PA7:55 AMWashington, DC$1591One-way0 transfers
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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 $89 (€71).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Altoona Station, Altoona, PA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
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