What is the travel distance from Albany to Altoona?

About 282 miles (454 km) separate Albany and Altoona.

Bus Albany to Altoona from $111 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Albany to Altoona on October 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	22h 30m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
	5:35pm	Albany Bus Terminal	19h 5m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	22h 30m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
	7:10pm	Albany Bus Terminal	17h 30m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	22h 30m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Altoona.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$118 - $157	Average Duration16h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$112 - $244	Average Duration10h 27m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Albany to Altoona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 10 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just $112, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

10h 27mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest ticket

41kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Albany, NY to Altoona: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$120

Average bus trip duration16h 40m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure2:10pm

Distance282 miles (454 km)

Latest bus departure8:00pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,310 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,842 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Albany to Altoona Bus

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Did you know?

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Albany, NY to Altoona?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time16h 40m	Avg Price$120	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time10h 27m	Avg Price$146	Daily Departures1

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