What is the distance between State College and Altoona?

The distance between the two cities is 35 miles (56 km).

Bus State College to Altoona from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for State College to Altoona on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:25pm	N. Atherton Street Bus Terminal	55m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	No tags
Bus	1:25pm	State College Bus Station	55m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	No tags
Bus	1:25pm	N. Atherton Street Bus Terminal	55m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	No tags
Bus	1:25pm	State College Bus Station	55m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	No tags
Bus	1:25pm	State College Bus Station	55m	2:20pm	Altoona Station	No tags

Get from State College to Altoona

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

55mAverage Duration

34 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

3.5/587,385 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

4/55,596 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from State College to Altoona by bus

What is the distance between State College and Altoona?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$14

11/19

$12

Today

$14

11/21

$13

11/22

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The cheapest trip from State College to Altoona was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $27 for a bus ticket from State College to Altoona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-21.