How far is St. Louis from Altoona?

The distance separating St. Louis and Altoona is 641 miles (1034 km).

Bus St. Louis to Altoona from $124 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for St. Louis to Altoona on November 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:30pm	Gateway Station	22h 10m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
11:15pm	Gateway Station	1d 12h	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
1:55pm	Gateway Station	21h 45m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
1:55pm	Gateway Station	21h 45m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
1:55pm	Gateway Station	21h 45m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 21 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

21h 45mAverage Duration

641 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$124 - $211	Average Duration21h 45m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$195 - $858	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e

Bus St. Louis to Altoona: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$158

Average bus trip duration21h 45m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure1:55pm

Distance640 miles (1032 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

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Greyhound

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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.

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St. Louis to Altoona Bus

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from St. Louis to Altoona that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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

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.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Altoona?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time21h 45m	Avg Price$158	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d	Avg Price$268	Daily Departures1

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