How far is Altoona from Harrisburg?

About 82 miles (132 km) separate Altoona and Harrisburg.

Bus Altoona to Harrisburg from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Altoona to Harrisburg on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:50pm	Altoona Station	3h	3:50pm	Harrisburg, PA	Cheapest
	Bus	12:50pm	Altoona Station	2h 50m	3:40pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:40 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Altoona to Harrisburg

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Harrisburg. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

82 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $97	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $95	Average Duration2h 52m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,398 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

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Altoona to Harrisburg by bus

How far is Altoona from Harrisburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/25

$89

11/26

$89

Today

$38

11/28

$33

11/29

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The cheapest trip from Altoona to Harrisburg was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $89 for a bus ticket from Altoona to Harrisburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-28.