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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Latrobe to Altoona. Traveling by bus from Latrobe to Altoona usually takes around 2 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 54 mi (86 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $23.47 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Latrobe to Altoona?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Latrobe to Altoona. Amtrak Thruway is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 2 | 2h 12m | $23.47 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Latrobe to Altoona start at $23. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 12 minutes to cover the 86 kilometers from Latrobe to Altoona. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 10 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Altoona, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00am. To see the times for all buses from Latrobe to Altoona, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Latrobe to Altoona. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Latrobe to Altoona; ticket prices start at $24.85.
City Information
Altoona
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Link to image attributionAltoona is a central Pennsylvania city located deep in the Alleghany Mountains, with prominent landmarks that appeal to art and history buffs and rail fans. The Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark is a popular engineering site, while Altoona features skiable mountains with challenging slopes at Blue Knob and locations for mountain biking, tennis, swimming, and golf. Train fans can also check out the Railroaders Memorial Museum, while other landmarks include the Cathedral of Blessed Sacrament, Mishler Theatre, and Jaffa Shrine Center. Families can visit Lakemont Park with roller coasters, picnic spaces, and water slides.
Beer lovers will enjoy Altoona for its breweries and festivals, like the Annual Beer Wine Spirits Festival, Rails & Ales Brewfest, and the Annual Tyrone Hops & Vines Festivals. The city is always bustling with things to do, like live music shows, spoken word nights, yoga, and flower workshops. There are also several breweries to visit and bustling nightlife in the downtown area.
Hop on an Amtrak train or Amtrak Thruway bus to get to the city from anywhere in the country. Within Altoona, the Altoona Metro Transit provides bus and paratransit services to residents.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Latrobe?
Main departure station: Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
Most buses depart from the main station in Latrobe.
All bus stations in Latrobe:
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
Where does the bus arrive in Altoona?
Main arrival station: 1231 11th Ave
All buses from Latrobe arrive at one main station in Altoona.
Bus stations in Altoona:
1231 11th Ave
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