Trains from Washington, DC to Altoona, PA

Easily compare and book your next trip with Busbud

Trusted by 75M+ travellers every year looking for bus and train tickets
Serving 2M+ bus and train routes in more than 85 countries
Dedicated customer service from booking to travel

Train Washington to Altoona: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change

Average Ticket PriceUS$251
Average train trip duration7h 57m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:50am
Distance216 km
Latest train departure9:15am

Washington to Altoona Trains

Busbud helps you find a train from Washington to Altoona. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find trains with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Train service from Washington to Altoona will be provided by the most trusted companies.

Discover how much the train trip from Washington to Altoona will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest train tickets or high-end trains.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington - Altoona

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Washington to Altoona cost?

    The average train ticket price from Washington to Altoona is US$251. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Washington to Altoona is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the trip from Washington to Altoona?

    A train trip between Washington and Altoona is around 7h 57m, although the fastest train will take about 7h 57m. This is the time it takes to travel the 215 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Washington and Altoona?

    The number of trains from Washington to Altoona can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Washington to Altoona by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Washington to Altoona?

    When taking the train from Washington to Altoona, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

There are many train stations in the world, check out the station pages on Busbud to get all information you need.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Altoona, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Washington and Altoona, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your real-life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your train ride from Washington to Altoona.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Will you be returning to Washington by train?

Train from Altoona to Washington

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud makes bus travel easy. We help travellers find a bus, plot routes, and book intercity bus tickets all over the world. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

Popular Trains Connecting Washington

Trains Leaving from Washington

Popular Trains Connecting Altoona

Trains Going to Altoona