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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 €54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 54m. 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 €54, and a train costs an average of €83.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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€127 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest |
7h 24m Average total duration Fastest 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 options to travel between Altoona, PA and Washington, DC including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $75 (€67) compared to other travel options to Washington, DC:
Taking a train costs $142 (€129) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $217 (€196) for the same trip.
A train is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC.
The quickest way to travel between Altoona, PA and Washington, DC is by train, which takes on average 7 h 20 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 9 h 2 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 133 miles (214 km) between Altoona, PA and Washington, DC.
The average frequency per day from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC is:
- 2 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC:
The following travel companies offer services from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC:
- Travel with Amtrak for trains to Washington, DC. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Altoona, PA to Washington, DC tickets on Omio for $75 (€67).
Yes, there are direct services available from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Washington, DC as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Altoona, PA and Washington, DC.
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