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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Greensburg to Altoona. Traveling by train from Greensburg to Altoona usually takes around one hour and 48 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 62 mi (100 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 48m |
| Lowest price | €16.02 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Pennsylvanian |
| Train lines | 1 |
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Which train should you take from Greensburg to Altoona?
Amtrak Pennsylvanian is the one and only train line which connects Greensburg to Altoona. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Pennsylvanian | 1 | 1h 49m | €16.69 |
The Amtrak Pennsylvanian runs daily between New York City and Pittsburgh, passing through cities such as Philadelphia and Harrisburg. The trains feature basic amenities such as a cafe car and free onboard WiFi and offer checked baggage service. A trip from Greensburg to Altoona takes about 1 hours and 49 minutes on the Pennsylvanian.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Greensburg to Altoona tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Greensburg at 08:00 and arrives in Altoona about an hour later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Altoona with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Altoona to Greensburg.
City Information
Altoona
Image credit: Carol VanHook
Link to image attributionAltoona is a central Pennsylvania city located deep in the Alleghany Mountains, with prominent landmarks that appeal to art and history buffs and rail fans. The Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark is a popular engineering site, while Altoona features skiable mountains with challenging slopes at Blue Knob and locations for mountain biking, tennis, swimming, and golf. Train fans can also check out the Railroaders Memorial Museum, while other landmarks include the Cathedral of Blessed Sacrament, Mishler Theatre, and Jaffa Shrine Center. Families can visit Lakemont Park with roller coasters, picnic spaces, and water slides.
Beer lovers will enjoy Altoona for its breweries and festivals, like the Annual Beer Wine Spirits Festival, Rails & Ales Brewfest, and the Annual Tyrone Hops & Vines Festivals. The city is always bustling with things to do, like live music shows, spoken word nights, yoga, and flower workshops. There are also several breweries to visit and bustling nightlife in the downtown area.
Hop on an Amtrak train or Amtrak Thruway bus to get to the city from anywhere in the country. Within Altoona, the Altoona Metro Transit provides bus and paratransit services to residents.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Greensburg?
Main departure station: Harrison Ave and Seton Hill Dr
There is one train station in Greensburg.
All train stations in Greensburg:
Harrison Ave and Seton Hill Dr
Where is the train station in Altoona?
Main arrival station: 1231 11th Ave
Altoona has one train station.
Train stations in Altoona:
1231 11th Ave
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