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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Altoona Station | Back Bay Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Altoona Station | Boston Route 128, MA | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Altoona Station | Back Bay Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Altoona Station | South Station (Train Terminal) | No tags | ||||
| Train | Altoona Station | South Station (Train Terminal) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Altoona to Boston
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 11 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just £85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5621 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 £85
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Altoona to Boston, MA, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Altoona to Boston?
The cheapest train tickets from Altoona to Boston start from £85. The average price for this train route is around £248. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Altoona to Boston?
The average train journey time from Altoona to Boston is 11h 57m, covering a distance of 393 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 45m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Altoona to Boston route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Altoona to Boston?
The earliest train from Altoona to Boston departs at 10:03. And the latest train departs at 10:03.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Altoona to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £157To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Altoona to Boston, MA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £157 to £427 for a train ticket from Altoona to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £238, which is on 2025-12-06.
