How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Altoona?

The cheapest coach tickets from New York City to Altoona start from £48. The average price for this route is around £75. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from New York City to Altoona?

The average bus journey time from New York City to Altoona is 16h 40m, covering a distance of 231 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 13h 50m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Altoona route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Altoona?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Altoona at 11:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Altoona?

A bus journey from New York City to Altoona produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from New York City to Altoona?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Altoona?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New York City to Altoona?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Altoona?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus New York City to Altoona from £46 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Altoona on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	20:00	GW Bridge	16h 40m	12:40	Altoona Station	Cheapest
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	13h 50m	12:40	Altoona Station	Fastest

Next departures from New York City to Altoona on 10 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	13h 50m	12:40	Altoona Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 40m	12:40	Altoona Station	No tags
	Bus	20:00	GW Bridge	16h 40m	12:40	Altoona Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	20h 10m	12:40	Altoona Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Altoona on 11 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 40m	12:40	Altoona Station	Cheapest
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	13h 50m	12:40	Altoona Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:00	GW Bridge	16h 40m	12:40	Altoona Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	20h 10m	12:40	Altoona Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Altoona on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	1d 1h	12:40	Altoona Station	Cheapest
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	13h 50m	12:40	Altoona Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 40m	12:40	Altoona Station	No tags
	Bus	20:00	GW Bridge	16h 40m	12:40	Altoona Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:40	New York (Hudson Yards)	18h	12:40	Altoona Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Altoona on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	13h 50m	12:40	Altoona Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 40m	12:40	Altoona Station	No tags
	Bus	20:00	GW Bridge	16h 40m	12:40	Altoona Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:40	New York (Hudson Yards)	18h	12:40	Altoona Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	1d 1h	12:40	Altoona Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Altoona on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	13h 50m	12:40	Altoona Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 40m	12:40	Altoona Station	No tags
	Bus	20:00	GW Bridge	16h 40m	12:40	Altoona Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	1d 1h	12:40	Altoona Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	20h 10m	12:40	Altoona Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Altoona

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 16 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

16h 40mAverage duration

231 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£48 - £357	Average duration16h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£54 - £189	Average duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,422 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,561 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from New York City to Altoona

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Altoona?
The cheapest coach tickets from New York City to Altoona start from £48. The average price for this route is around £75. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from New York City to Altoona?
The average bus journey time from New York City to Altoona is 16h 40m, covering a distance of 231 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 13h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Altoona route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Altoona?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Altoona at 11:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Altoona?
A bus journey from New York City to Altoona produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from New York City to Altoona?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Altoona?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New York City to Altoona?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Altoona?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07/12

£95

08/12

£85

Today

£81

10/12

£53

11/12

£55

12/12

£68

13/12

£64

14/12

£76

The cheapest trip from New York City to Altoona was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £53

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

You can expect to pay from £53 to £95 for a bus ticket from New York City to Altoona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £53, which is on 2025-12-10.