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Busbud recommends taking the train from Altoona to HarrisburgAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Harrisburg. The journey takes about 2 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Altoona to Harrisburg: Trip Overview
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Based on 5085 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $32.00
Altoona to Harrisburg Train
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The cheapest trip from Altoona to Harrisburg was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $29To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Altoona to Harrisburg, as early as possible.
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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Harrisburg, 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 Altoona and Harrisburg, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Altoona to Harrisburg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
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 traveling more than 17,000 km.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
What's the cheapest way to go from Altoona to Harrisburg?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Altoona and Harrisburg is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $32 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $32. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Harrisburg, choose the train, as it will take you from Altoona to Harrisburg in about 2h 52m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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