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 station to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

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 8h 9m.

How far is it from Silver Spring to Altoona?

The distance between Silver Spring and Altoona is 253 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 and train which takes 7h 59m and costs $55 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.

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

Silver Spring to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, 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 train which takes 8h 9m and costs $95 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h.

Where does the Silver Spring to Altoona bus arrive?

Silver Spring to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the Silver Spring to Altoona train arrive?

Silver Spring to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, 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?

Book your Silver Spring to Altoona bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 26+ hotels available in Altoona.

Silver Spring to Altoona - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Silver Spring to Altoona by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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
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 59m
$55–119
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 Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 9m
$97–224
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
8h
$41–77

Silver Spring to Altoona by subway, bus, and train

7Weekly Services

7h 59mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Silver Spring to Altoona.

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Distance: 251.3 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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 Amtrak Station via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station in around 8h.

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