Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Altoona

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Next departures for Washington to Altoona on October 14
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
Altoona StationCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Altoona

Bus
Average PriceUS$38 - US$134Average Duration11h 40m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$80 - US$306Average Duration7h 52m
20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Washington to Altoona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 7 hours 52 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
7h 52mAverage Duration
US$80Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Altoona: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$57
Average Bus Trip Duration11h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance216 km

Washington to Altoona Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Altoona

  1. What is the distance between Washington and Altoona?

    It's about 215 km (134 miles) from Washington to Altoona.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-11
US$55
10-12
US$66
Today
US$90
10-14
US$53
10-15
US$45
10-16
US$46
10-17
US$38
10-18
US$47
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Altoona was searched and found on Oct 17, 2025 with a price of US$38

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

You can expect to pay from US$38 to US$90 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Altoona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$38 which is on 2025-10-17.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Washington and Altoona!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Washington to Altoona, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to Altoona will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Altoona?

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