There are 4 ways to get from Altoona to Quantico by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Quantico Amtraktrain
8h 54m$53–295Drive 197.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Quanticocar 197.1 mi
3h 44m$36–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Quantico Amtraktrain
8h 56m$54–272Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Quantico Amtraktrain
9h 2m$64–952
Altoona to Quantico by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Quantico is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Quantico is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Quantico. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Quantico Amtrak via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Altoona and Quantico is 280 miles. The road distance is 198.3 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Quantico without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 54m and costs $50 - $300.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Altoona to Quantico, including transfers.
Altoona to Quantico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
Altoona to Quantico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Quantico is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Altoona to Quantico.
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What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Quantico, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Quantico Amtrak via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 9h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Quantico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Quantico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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