The cheapest and fastest trains from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
4 h 56 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
281 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 1 trains that leave Altoona, PA for Philadelphia, PA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 281 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 281 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£59 Average Price | £56 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:03 Altoona, PA | 4h56 | 18:59 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Distance 281 km |
Average train duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 38m |
First train 08:35 |
Last train 12:50 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Altoona, PA and Philadelphia, PA from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA train

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Important Stations and Airports in Altoona, PA and Philadelphia, PA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Altoona
- Wingate by Wyndham Altoona
- Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Altoona
- Located in the enclosed waiting area
- Free
- The station includes an enclosed waiting area and a single platform for Amtrak services.
- Bus: Local bus services available
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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