The train between Raleigh and Altoona takes 30h 59m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Raleigh 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 Raleigh and Altoona. The earliest departure is at 10:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 10:13 AM which arrives into Altoona at 5:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 30h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Raleigh to Altoona. However, there are services departing from Raleigh station and arriving at Altoona station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 59m.
Raleigh to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
Raleigh to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Raleigh and Altoona is 528.2 km. The road distance is 1,072 km.
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station in around 13h 25m.