The train between Buffalo and Altoona takes 45h 44m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Buffalo to Altoona. 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 5 times a week between Buffalo and Altoona. The earliest departure is at 12:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Buffalo is at 12:15 PM which arrives into Altoona at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Buffalo Depew Station and take an average of 45h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Altoona. However, there are services departing from Buffalo station and arriving at Altoona station via Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 44m.
Buffalo to Altoona train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
Buffalo to Altoona train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Buffalo and Altoona is 266.3 km. The road distance is 717 km.
You can take a train from Buffalo to Altoona Amtrak Station via Buffalo Depew Station, Cleveland Amtrak, and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 12h 11m.