How much does a train ticket from St. Louis to Altoona cost?

The average train ticket price from St. Louis to Altoona is $268. The best way to find train tickets from St. Louis to Altoona is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from St. Louis to Altoona?

A train trip between St. Louis and Altoona is around 1d , although the fastest train will take about 1d . This is the time it takes to travel the 641 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between St. Louis and Altoona?

The number of trains from St. Louis to Altoona can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from St. Louis to Altoona by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from St. Louis to Altoona?

When taking the train from St. Louis to Altoona, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train St. Louis to Altoona from $195 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for St. Louis to Altoona on November 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:10am	Gateway Station	1d	9:59am	Altoona Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	1d	9:59am	Altoona Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	1d	9:59am	Altoona Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	1d	9:59am	Altoona Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	1d	9:59am	Altoona Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Altoona

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 21 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

21h 45mAverage Duration

641 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$124 - $211	Average Duration21h 45m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$195 - $858	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e

Train St. Louis to Altoona: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$268

Average train trip duration1d

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure8:10am

Distance640 miles (1032 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,564 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5564 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $195

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

St. Louis to Altoona Train

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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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Altoona while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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