How far is Pittsburgh from Altoona?

The distance between the two cities is 84 miles (136 km).

Bus Pittsburgh to Altoona from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Altoona on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	3h 30m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:15am	Intermodal Station	3h 25m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Fastest

Next departures for Pittsburgh 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	9:10am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	3h 30m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:15am	Intermodal Station	3h 25m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Fastest

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Altoona on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	3h 30m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Intermodal Station	3h 25m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Fastest
Bus	9:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	4h 45m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Altoona on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	3h 30m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Intermodal Station	3h 25m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Fastest
Bus	9:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	4h 45m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Altoona on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	3h 30m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Intermodal Station	3h 25m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	Fastest
Bus	9:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	4h 45m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:41 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Pittsburgh 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 2 hours 29 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2h 29mAverage Duration

84 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $79	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $37	Average Duration2h 29m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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

4/55,604 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 Pittsburgh to Altoona by bus

How far is Pittsburgh from Altoona?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$32

11/23

$36

Today

$28

11/25

$30

11/26

$27

11/27

$24

11/28

$24

11/29

$25

The cheapest trip from Pittsburgh to Altoona was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $67 for a bus ticket from Pittsburgh to Altoona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.