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 bus departures

Next departures for Johnstown 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	11:35am	Johnstown	1h 5m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:35am	Johnstown	1h 5m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Fastest

Next departures for Johnstown to Altoona on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:35am	Johnstown	1h 5m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:35am	Johnstown	1h 5m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 1:33 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Johnstown to Altoona

We recommend taking the train

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 $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

54mAverage Duration

31 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $23	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $18	Average Duration54m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,400 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

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Johnstown, PA, US to Altoona by bus

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

11/25

$12

11/26

$13

Today

$11

11/28

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11/29

$13

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12/01

$12

12/02

$12

The cheapest trip from Johnstown, PA, US to Altoona was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $11

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 $11 to $21 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 $12 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.