How far is Altoona from Richmond?

The distance between the two cities is 211 miles (340 km).

Bus Altoona to Richmond from $119 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Altoona to Richmond on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:30pm	Altoona Station	18h 30m	9:00am	Richmond	No tags
	2:30pm	Altoona Station	18h 50m	9:20am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	2:30pm	Altoona Station	23h 15m	1:45pm	Richmond	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:30pm	Altoona Station	23h 15m	1:45pm	Richmond	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:30pm	Altoona Station	20h 45m	11:15am	Richmond	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 11 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

11h 18mAverage Duration

212 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$117 - $165	Average Duration17h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$160 - $332	Average Duration11h 18m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Bus Altoona to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$143

Average bus trip duration17h 40m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure2:30pm

Distance213 miles (342 km)

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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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What's the cheapest way to go from Altoona to Richmond, VA, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time17h 40m	Avg Price$143	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time11h 18m	Avg Price$267	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to Altoona by bus?

Bus from Richmond, VA, US to Altoona

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Train from Altoona to Richmond, VA, US

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