The average train between Newark and Altoona takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. There is at least one train per day from Newark 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 Newark and Altoona. The earliest departure is at 9:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 10:11 AM which arrives into Altoona at 5:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Altoona. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Altoona station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Newark to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Amtrak station.
Newark to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Newark and Altoona is 243.4 km. The road distance is 435 km.
You can take a train from Newark Amtrak to Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station in around 6h 4m.