The train between Kansas City and Altoona takes 25h 46m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Kansas City 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 6 times a week between Kansas City and Altoona. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kansas City is at 7:13 AM which arrives into Altoona at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 25h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Altoona. However, there are services departing from Kansas City station and arriving at Altoona station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 46m.
Kansas City to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Kansas City and Altoona is 1,389.4 km. The road distance is 1,650 km.
You can take a train from Kansas City to Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 21h 35m.