There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Staunton by bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), 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- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 56m$69–154Drive 205.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Stauntoncar 205.6 mi
4h 5m$38–55Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 58m$77–182Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 4m$112–268Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis Stbus
13h 38m$68–110
Altoona to Staunton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Staunton is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Staunton is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Staunton. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Staunton Hub / Lewis St via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station and JMU Godwin Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Staunton station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Staunton Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
The distance between Altoona and Staunton is 396 miles. The road distance is 206.8 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Staunton without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 56m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Altoona to Staunton, including transfers.
Altoona to Staunton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Staunton is to train which takes 12h 4m and costs $110 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 13h 38m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Staunton, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Staunton Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 12h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Staunton Hub / Lewis St via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and JMU Godwin Transit Center in around 13h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- 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
- $50–120
- 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
- $30–70
- 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
- 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 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 Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1 540-943-9302
- Website
- britebus.org
Bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- BRITE Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Staunton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Altoona to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Staunton is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Altoona to Staunton.
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