What is the travel distance from Boston to Altoona?

The distance between the two cities is 401 miles (646 km).

Bus Boston to Altoona from $69 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Boston to Altoona on October 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	1:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	22h 55m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	19h 25m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	1:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	22h 55m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	19h 25m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	1:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	22h 55m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Altoona.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$66 - $179	Average Duration22h 25m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$108 - $345	Average Duration10h 57m	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Boston to Altoona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 10 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

10h 57mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest ticket

59kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston, MA, US to Altoona: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$86

Average bus trip duration22h 25m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance397 miles (640 km)

Latest bus departure5:15pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,307 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

3.5/510,837 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

Boston to Altoona Bus

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10/08

$128

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$79

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$80

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Altoona was searched and found on Oct 14, 2025 with a price of $79

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

You can expect to pay from $79 to $128 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Altoona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $79 which is on 2025-10-14.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Boston to Altoona.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Boston to Altoona.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Boston to Altoona while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to Altoona?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time22h 25m	Avg Price$86	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time10h 57m	Avg Price$210	Daily Departures3

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Bus Tickets from Boston, MA, US to Altoona

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Bus Boston, MA, US to Altoona: Trip Overview

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