What is the travel distance from Johnstown to Altoona?

The distance between the two cities is 31 miles (49 km).

Bus Johnstown to Altoona from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Johnstown to Altoona on October 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:35am	Johnstown	1h 5m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Cheapest
		11:35am	Johnstown	1h 5m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:40 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Johnstown to Altoona.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $23	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$14 - $15	Average Duration54m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Johnstown to Altoona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

54mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest ticket

4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Johnstown, PA, US to Altoona: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$19

Average bus trip duration1h 5m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure11:35am

Distance31 miles (49 km)

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,312 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

4/55,512 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Johnstown to Altoona Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Johnstown, PA, US - Altoona

What is the travel distance from Johnstown 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

10/09

$11

10/10

$21

Today

$12

10/12

$13

10/13

$19

10/14

No data

10/15

No data

10/16

$10

The cheapest trip from Johnstown, PA, US to Altoona was searched and found on Oct 16, 2025 with a price of $10

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

You can expect to pay from $10 to $35 for a bus ticket from Johnstown, PA, US to Altoona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-10-16.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Johnstown to Altoona but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Johnstown 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 Johnstown to Altoona.

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

Did you know?

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.

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

Will you be returning to Johnstown, PA, US by bus?

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