There are 4 ways to get from Silver Spring to Altoona by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 20m$92–147Drive 152.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Silver Spring to Altoonacar 152.2 mi
3h 23m$26–38Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 39m$45–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 44m$192–322
Silver Spring to Altoona by subway, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Altoona is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Altoona is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
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.
The distance between Silver Spring and Altoona is 252 miles. The road distance is 153.1 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 20m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Silver Spring to Altoona, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Altoona is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $330 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Altoona Bus Station via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 39m. 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Silver Spring to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Altoona is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Silver Spring to Altoona.
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