What is the cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Altoona?

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Altoona is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Altoona?

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and Altoona?

No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Silver Spring to Altoona?

The distance between Silver Spring and Altoona is 240 miles. The road distance is 153.1 miles.

How do I travel from Silver Spring to Altoona without a car?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Altoona without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $35 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Silver Spring to Altoona?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Silver Spring to Altoona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to Altoona bus from?

Silver Spring to Altoona bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Silver Spring station.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to Altoona train from?

Silver Spring to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Silver Spring to Altoona?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Altoona is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $230 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Silver Spring to Altoona bus arrive?

Silver Spring to Altoona bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Baltimore station.

Where does the Silver Spring to Altoona train arrive?

Silver Spring to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Altoona is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Silver Spring to Altoona.

How do I get a bus ticket from Silver Spring to Altoona?

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Where can I stay near Altoona?

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Silver Spring to Altoona - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to Altoona by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, train, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to Baltimorebus
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
7h 25m
$38–65
Drive 152.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Silver Spring to Altoonacar 152.2 mi
3h 23m
$28–41
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 44m
$97–222
Subway, fly, train
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane IAD - JST
3. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 16m
$62–326
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 45m
$49–105

Silver Spring to Altoona by bus

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7h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.8 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Silver Spring to Altoona Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Altoona Amtrak Station via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 7h 44m.

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