What is the distance between Richmond and Altoona?

The distance separating Richmond and Altoona is 211 miles (340 km).

Bus Richmond to Altoona from $78 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Richmond to Altoona on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 2h	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
	9:00pm	Richmond	15h 40m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	9:15pm	Henrico	15h 25m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	9:15pm	Henrico	15h 25m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	8:55pm	Richmond	15h 45m	12:40pm	Altoona Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond 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 14 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

14h 35mAverage Duration

212 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$78 - $133	Average Duration14h 35m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$226 - $277	Average Duration11h 37m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Altoona: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$120

Average bus trip duration14h 35m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure9:30pm

Distance213 miles (342 km)

Latest bus departure10:10pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,352 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

3.5/511,197 reviews

Staff4.1

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

Richmond to Altoona Bus

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Richmond to Altoona.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Richmond to Altoona.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by bus only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Richmond to Altoona.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time14h 35m	Avg Price$120	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time11h 37m	Avg Price$247	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to Richmond, VA, US by bus?

Bus from Altoona to Richmond, VA, US

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Train from Richmond, VA, US to Altoona

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