The average train between Boston and Altoona takes 14h 26m and the fastest train takes 11h 2m. There is at least one train per day from Boston 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 Boston and Altoona. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Altoona at 5:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Altoona. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
Boston to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Boston and Altoona is 644.5 km. The road distance is 761 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Altoona Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station in around 11h 43m.
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