The average train between Washington and Altoona takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. There is at least one train per day from Washington 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 Washington and Altoona. The earliest departure is at 10:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:35 AM which arrives into Altoona at 5:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Altoona. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Altoona station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Washington to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Washington and Altoona is 214.7 km. The road distance is 587 km.
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station in around 7h 12m.