Travel Information
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 $89 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 26m. 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 $89, while a train costs an average of $132.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$89 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price |
9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration Fastest 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Altoona, PA to Washington, DC
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.
6:30 PM11h55Altoona, PA6:25 AMWashington, DC$1691One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:30 PM11h55Altoona, PA6:25 AMWashington, DC$1691One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:30 PM11h55Altoona, PA6:25 AMWashington, DC$1691One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 15
Sep 16
Sep 17
Sep 18
Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

This is compared to other travel options from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $132.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
- 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.
Travelling from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

