How much is the train ticket from New York City to Altoona?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Altoona start from R 1 215. The average price for this train route is around R 1 576. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Altoona?

The average train journey time from New York City to Altoona is 6h 20m, covering a distance of 373 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 20m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Altoona route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Altoona?

The earliest train from New York City to Altoona departs at 10:52. And the latest train departs at 10:52.

Train New York City to Altoona from R 1 153 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New York City to Altoona on 4 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 20m	17:12	Altoona Station	CheapestFastest
10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 20m	17:12	Altoona Station	No tags
07:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 3m	14:20	Altoona Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Altoona on 8 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 3m	14:20	Altoona Station	Cheapest
10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 20m	17:12	Altoona Station	Fastest
10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 20m	17:12	Altoona Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Altoona on 9 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 20m	17:12	Altoona Station	CheapestFastest
10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 20m	17:12	Altoona Station	No tags
07:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 3m	14:20	Altoona Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Altoona on 10 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 20m	17:12	Altoona Station	CheapestFastest
10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 20m	17:12	Altoona Station	No tags
07:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 3m	14:20	Altoona Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Altoona on 11 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 20m	17:12	Altoona Station	CheapestFastest
10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 20m	17:12	Altoona Station	No tags
07:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 3m	14:20	Altoona Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Altoona

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 16 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 964, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

16h 40mAverage duration

374 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 964 - R 7 862	Average duration16h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 215 - R 4 269	Average duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 622 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5622 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 215

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Altoona by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New York City to Altoona?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Altoona start from R 1 215. The average price for this train route is around R 1 576. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Altoona?
The average train journey time from New York City to Altoona is 6h 20m, covering a distance of 373 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 20m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Altoona route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Altoona?
The earliest train from New York City to Altoona departs at 10:52. And the latest train departs at 10:52.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/12

No data

02/12

R 1 887

Today

R 1 502

04/12

R 1 502

05/12

R 1 153

06/12

R 1 153

07/12

R 1 502

08/12

R 1 695

The cheapest trip from New York City to Altoona was searched and found on 05 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 153

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to Altoona as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 153 to R 3 406 for a train ticket from New York City to Altoona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 153, which is on 2025-12-05.