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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Latrobe to Altoona?
There are usually 1 daily bus trips available from Latrobe to Altoona.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$19.00 | Avg. Price$20.00 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration2h 10m | Duration1h 37m |
Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Latrobe to Altoona. The train trip from Latrobe to Altoona is usually about one hour and 38 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 54 mi (86 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 38m |
| Lowest price | $20.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Pennsylvanian |
| Train lines | 1 |
Price trends for trains from Latrobe to Altoona
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Which train should you take from Latrobe to Altoona?
Amtrak Pennsylvanian is the one and only train line which connects Latrobe 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 38m | $20.00 |
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 Latrobe to Altoona takes about 1 hours and 38 minutes on the Pennsylvanian.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Latrobe to Altoona
Trains departing from Latrobe to Altoona tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. 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 Latrobe at 8:00am 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 Latrobe.
City Information
Altoona
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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 Latrobe?
Main departure station: 329 McKinley Ave
There is one train station in Latrobe.
All train stations in Latrobe:
329 McKinley Ave
Where is the train station in Altoona?
Main arrival station: 1231 11th Ave
Altoona has one train station.
All train stations in Altoona:
1231 11th Ave
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