What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Altoona?

The distance covered from Philadelphia to Altoona is 283 km (175 miles).

Bus Philadelphia to Altoona from $57 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Altoona on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 20m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Philadelphia to Altoona on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 20m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Philadelphia to Altoona on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 20m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 11:13 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Altoona

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 20mAverage Duration

284 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $217	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$73 - $210	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,442 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Altoona by bus

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Altoona?
The distance covered from Philadelphia to Altoona is 283 km (175 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-23

$91

11-24

$83

Today

$97

11-26

$132

11-27

$86

11-28

$81

11-29

$158

11-30

$207

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Altoona was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $81

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

You can expect to pay from $81 to $207 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Altoona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $81 which is on 2025-11-28.