Trains tickets from Altoona to Richmond, VA, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Altoona
    Departure location: Altoona Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Altoona
    Departure location: Altoona Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Altoona
    Departure location: Altoona Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Altoona
    Departure location: Altoona Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Altoona
    Departure location: Altoona Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Altoona to Richmond.

Average Price$76 - $135Average Duration17h 40m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$111 - $273Average Duration11h 18m
31kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Altoona to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 11 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
11h 18mAverage Duration
$111Cheapest ticket
31kgCO₂ emissions

Train Altoona to Richmond: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$170
Average train trip duration11h 18m
Number of daily trains3.7777777777777777
Earliest train departure10:03am
Distance213 miles (342 km)

Altoona to Richmond Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Altoona to Richmond was searched and found on Jun 28, 2025 with a price of $197

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Altoona to Richmond, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $197 to $722 for a train ticket from Altoona to Richmond based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $197 which is on 2025-06-28.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Altoona and Richmond is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Richmond.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Richmond, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Altoona and Richmond, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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