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Trip Overview

The train between Altoona and Rochester takes 16h 44m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Altoona to Rochester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 44m
Duration
499 mi
Distance
$324
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Altoona to Rochester train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Altoona and Rochester. The service departs Altoona at 5:16 PM in the evening, which arrives into Rochester at 09:00:00. All services require a transfer at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and take an average of 16h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Altoona to Rochester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 498.5 mi
  • Duration: 16h 44m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Rochester via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Cleveland Amtrak in around 11h 53m.

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