How far is Harrisburg from Altoona?

Harrisburg and Altoona are 82 miles (132 km) apart.

Bus Harrisburg to Altoona from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Harrisburg to Altoona on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25am	Harrisburg Bus Station	2h 55m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:25am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 55m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	Fastest

Next departures for Harrisburg to Altoona on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25am	Harrisburg Bus Station	2h 55m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:25am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 55m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	Fastest

Next departures for Harrisburg to Altoona on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25am	Harrisburg Bus Station	2h 55m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:25am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 55m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	Fastest

Next departures for Harrisburg to Altoona on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25am	Harrisburg Bus Station	2h 55m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:25am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 55m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	Fastest

Next departures for Harrisburg to Altoona on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25am	Harrisburg Bus Station	2h 55m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:25am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 55m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	Fastest

Next departures for Harrisburg to Altoona on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25am	Harrisburg Bus Station	2h 55m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:25am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 55m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:54 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Harrisburg to Altoona

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 2 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2h 36mAverage Duration

82 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $45	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $33	Average Duration2h 36m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 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.

Amtrak

4/55,583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Harrisburg to Altoona by bus

How far is Harrisburg from Altoona?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

$28

11/12

$31

Today

$25

11/14

$25

11/15

$27

11/16

$30

11/17

$30

11/18

$26

The cheapest trip from Harrisburg to Altoona was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $42 for a bus ticket from Harrisburg to Altoona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-14.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.