The train between Altoona and Chester takes 5h 40m. There is at least one train per day from Altoona to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Altoona and Chester. The earliest departure is at 10:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Altoona is at 10:03 AM which arrives into Chester at 3:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Altoona to Chester. However, there are services departing from Altoona station and arriving at Chester station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Altoona to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
Altoona to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Altoona and Chester is 268.5 km. The road distance is 394 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 56m.