Trains tickets from Newark, NJ to Altoona

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TodayJun 22
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from $142
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from $130

Next departures to Altoona

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Altoona
    Destination location: Altoona Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Altoona
    Destination location: Altoona Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Altoona
    Destination location: Altoona Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Altoona
    Destination location: Altoona Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Altoona
    Destination location: Altoona Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Altoona.

Average Price$58 - $154Average Duration6h 40m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$70 - $248Average Duration6h 13m
33kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Newark to Altoona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
6h 40mAverage Duration
$58Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Newark to Altoona: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$130
Average train trip duration6h 13m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure8:31am
Distance222 miles (358 km)
Latest train departure11:09am

Newark to Altoona Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/20
$149
06/21
$104
Today
$174
06/23
No data
06/24
$66
06/25
$86
06/26
$110
06/27
$136
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newark to Altoona was searched and found on Jun 24, 2025 with a price of $66

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

You can expect to pay from $66 to $313 for a train ticket from Newark to Altoona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-06-24.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Newark and Altoona is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Altoona.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Altoona, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Newark and Altoona compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Newark to Altoona while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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