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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 $101.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$170 Average price | $147 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 26m Average total duration Fastest 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $170 (€138).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:16 PM19h49Altoona, PA1:05 PMWashington, DC$1591One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 5:16 PM19h49Altoona, PA1:05 PMWashington, DC$1591One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 10:03 AM7h04Altoona, PA5:07 PMWashington, DC$7771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $170 (€138).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
- 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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