There are 7 ways to get from Altoona to Norfolk by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)JST - ORF
5h 40m$107–423Drive 335.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Norfolk335.4 mi
6h 38m$62–89Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to NorfolkFlixBus 2608 / ...
12h 34m$83–235Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
12h 47m$93–1,067Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)SCE - ORF
6h 48m$119–469Bus, train
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
12h 39m$85–425Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street StationPennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to NorfolkNortheast Regional
13h 4m$90–487
Altoona to Norfolk by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Norfolk is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Norfolk is to train and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $100 - $430.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Norfolk via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
The distance between Altoona and Norfolk is 328 miles. The road distance is 337.3 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Norfolk without a car is to bus which takes 12h 34m and costs $80 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Altoona to Norfolk, including transfers.
Altoona to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Norfolk is to bus which takes 12h 34m and costs $80 - $240. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $90 - $1,100 and takes 12h 47m.
Altoona to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Norfolk is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Altoona to Norfolk.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Nsu Station via Philadelphia, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 12h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Norfolk via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 12h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $90–350
Train from 30th Street Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $45–370
- Business Class
- $120–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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 Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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