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- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Baltimore
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
7h 30m$50–145Drive 153.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Silver Spring to Altoona153.6 mi
3h 24m$28–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
8h 10m$60–764Subway, fly, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)IAD - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
5h 23m$52–356Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus StationGreyhound US0430
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
8h$55–103
Silver Spring to Altoona by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Altoona is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $28 - $45.
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 30m.
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 8h 10m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Altoona is 240 miles. The road distance is 154.5 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Altoona without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $45 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Silver Spring to Altoona, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Altoona bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Silver Spring station.
Silver Spring to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Altoona is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $45 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $800 and takes 8h 10m.
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, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 30m. 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 8h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
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 Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–270
- 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
- $40–110
- 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
- $4–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $12–25
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $4–55
- Business - advance purchase
- $6–70
- Business Class
- $11–160
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Silver Spring to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–30
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $4–30
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Altoona bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Baltimore station.
Silver Spring to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Altoona is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Silver Spring to Altoona.
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