Trains tickets from Washington, DC, US to Altoona

TodayJul 31
TomorrowAug 1
from $172
SatAug 2
SunAug 3
from $237
MonAug 4
from $122
TueAug 5
from $93
WedAug 6
from $110
ThuAug 7

Trains leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Altoona
    Destination location: Altoona Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Altoona
    Destination location: Altoona Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Altoona
    Destination location: Altoona Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Altoona
    Destination location: Altoona Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Altoona.

Bus
Average Price$43 - $186Average Duration12h 45m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$92 - $365Average Duration7h 57m
20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Washington to Altoona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 7 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
7h 57mAverage Duration
$92Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington, DC, US to Altoona: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$142
Average train trip duration7h 57m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:50am
Distance134 miles (216 km)
Latest train departure10:18am

Washington to Altoona Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/29
$136
07/30
No data
Today
$116
08/01
$165
08/02
No data
08/03
$227
08/04
$116
08/05
$88
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Altoona was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of $88

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

You can expect to pay from $88 to $289 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Altoona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2025-08-05.

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

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Washington and Altoona, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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