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Railroaders Memorial Museum
Interactive railroad museum with regional exhibits, model trains, and family-friendly displays explaining Altoona's rail heritage.
Take a train from Los Angeles, CA to Altoona, PA and enjoy the approximately 2216 miles (3567 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 17:16, the last at 22:00.
Distance 2216 miles (3567 km) |
First train 5:16 PM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Interactive railroad museum with regional exhibits, model trains, and family-friendly displays explaining Altoona's rail heritage.
Small historic house museum inside Baker Mansion featuring artifacts and exhibits on Blair County history and local families.
Community art center with rotating exhibitions, classes, and local creative programming in downtown Altoona.
Large hilltop urban park with overlooks, trails, picnic areas, and broad views of Altoona and surrounding ridges.
Scenic overlook and war memorial area offering one of the best panoramic viewpoints across Altoona.
Revitalized downtown corridor with historic storefronts, theaters, galleries, and an easy walk through Altoona's urban core.
Pennsylvania Dutch chicken pot pie is a thick noodle stew, not a pastry pie, with chicken, potatoes, and broad noodles. It is a regional comfort classic in central Pennsylvania.
Shoofly pie is a classic Pennsylvania Dutch dessert made with molasses crumb filling in pastry. Its deep sweet flavor makes it a hallmark treat across the region.
Whoopie pies are soft chocolate cake sandwiches filled with sweet cream filling. They are strongly associated with Pennsylvania Dutch baking traditions.
Well-known local spot for classic Pennsylvania and American comfort food, especially breakfast and homestyle plates, in a relaxed setting.
Long-running Italian restaurant serving pasta, seafood, and steaks in a traditional dining room popular for family meals and special occasions.
Casual brewpub known for house beers, burgers, and hearty American fare in a lively, social setting near downtown Altoona.
More affordable than major US cities; hotels, meals, and local transport usually cost less, making Altoona a practical choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants, 10-15% for taxis, and spare change or up to 10% at cafes if there is table service.
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Most Los Angeles, CA to Altoona, PA trains use the Union Station to Altoona Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Los Angeles, CA and Altoona, PA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Traxx Restaurant, Union Station Cafe, Philippe The Original
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown, Miyako Hotel Los Angeles, Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza.
Altoona Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Altoona Station.
Ticket office support is available at Altoona Station. Information desks are located in the enclosed waiting area.
Available at Altoona Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Altoona Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Fairfield Inn & Suites Altoona, Wingate by Wyndham Altoona, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Altoona.
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