There are 6 ways to get from Quantico to Altoona by train, bus, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Quantico Amtrak to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 54m$57–372Drive 188.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Quantico to Altoonacar 188.8 mi
4h 1m$35–50Train, bus via Washington
- Take the train from 1 to Leadtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
9h 13m$61–151Train, fly
- Take the train from Quantico Amtrak to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane IAD - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 2m$70–518Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Quantico Amtrak to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 4m$68–967Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Woodbridge Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
9h 56m$61–344
Quantico to Altoona by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Quantico to Altoona is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Quantico to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Quantico to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Quantico Amtrak and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Quantico and Altoona is 280 miles. The road distance is 189.9 miles.
The best way to get from Quantico to Altoona without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 54m and costs $55 - $380.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Quantico to Altoona, including transfers.
Quantico to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Quantico Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Quantico to Altoona is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs $65 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $350 and takes 9h 56m.
Quantico to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quantico to Altoona is 190 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Quantico to Altoona.
What companies run services between Quantico, VA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Quantico Amtrak to Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 1 to Altoona Bus Station via 2, Woodbridge Bus Stop, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 9h 56m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Quantico Amtrak to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- 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 Quantico Amtrak to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $3–200
- Business Class
- $40–230
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- 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 Quantico Amtrak to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Quantico Amtrak to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3873
- gotrains@vre.org
- Website
- vre.org
Train from 1 to Lead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- vre.org
Train from Quantico Amtrak to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- vre.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- 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 Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Woodbridge Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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