The average train between Gaithersburg and Altoona takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. There is at least one train per day from Gaithersburg 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 once daily between Gaithersburg and Altoona. The earliest departure is at 9:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gaithersburg is at 9:51 AM which arrives into Altoona at 5:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Altoona. However, there are services departing from Gaithersburg station and arriving at Altoona station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Gaithersburg to Altoona train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Gaithersburg to Altoona train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
Book your Gaithersburg to Altoona train tickets online with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and Amtrak.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Altoona is 183.8 km. The road distance is 618 km.
You can take a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Altoona Amtrak Station via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 8h 8m.
