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How to get fromFrederick to Altoonaby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Frederick to Altoona by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Frederick Bayrunner Office to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MDbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 11m
    $115–176

  2. Drive 113.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Frederick to Altoonacar car 113.9 mi
    2h 40m
    $21–30

  3. Bus via Pittsburgh (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    8h
    $52–99

  4. Bus, train via Frederick Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 41m
    $63–179

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    9h
    $65–199

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 36m
    $64–752

Frederick to Altoona by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Frederick Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station in around 9h 36m.

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