What is the cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Altoona is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Baltimore to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Baltimore and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Baltimore and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Baltimore to Altoona?

The distance between Baltimore and Altoona is 209 miles. The road distance is 162.6 miles.

How do I travel from Baltimore to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Baltimore to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 21m and costs $45 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Baltimore to Altoona?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Baltimore to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Baltimore to Altoona bus from?

Baltimore to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Baltimore to Altoona train from?

Baltimore to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.

Train or bus from Baltimore to Altoona?

The best way to get from Baltimore to Altoona is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $750 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Baltimore to Altoona bus arrive?

Baltimore to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the Baltimore to Altoona train arrive?

Baltimore to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Baltimore to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Altoona is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Baltimore to Altoona.

How do I get a train ticket from Baltimore to Altoona?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Baltimore to Altoona?

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Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 26+ hotels available in Altoona.

Baltimore to Altoona - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Baltimore to Altoona by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 21m
$50–135
Drive 161.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Baltimore to Altoonacar 161.6 mi
3h 31m
$30–43
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
5h 40m
$50–120
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
6h 54m
$57–709

Baltimore to Altoona by bus and train

7Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Baltimore to Altoona.

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Distance: 208.1 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station in around 6h 54m.

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