The average train between Boston and Altoona takes 10h 7m and the fastest train takes 9h 57m. 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 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:15 AM which arrives into Altoona at 5:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 7m. 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 station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
Boston to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Boston and Altoona is 644.5 km. The road distance is 892 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Altoona Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station in around 11h 22m.
