What is the travel distance from New York City to Altoona?

The distance separating New York City and Altoona is 231 miles (372 km).

Bus New York City to Altoona from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Altoona on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	20h 10m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	13h 50m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 40m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
	Bus	10:35pm	GW Bridge	14h 5m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:40pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	18h	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Altoona on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 40m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	13h 50m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:35pm	GW Bridge	14h 5m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	20h 10m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Altoona

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 16 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

16h 40mAverage Duration

232 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$52 - $451	Average Duration16h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$70 - $245	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,447 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Altoona by bus

What is the travel distance from New York City 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

11/24

$120

11/25

$171

Today

$203

11/27

$113

11/28

$130

11/29

$153

11/30

$239

12/01

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Altoona was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $113

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

You can expect to pay from $113 to $240 for a bus ticket from New York City to Altoona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $113 which is on 2025-11-27.