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Cheap coach tickets from Altoona to New York
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Coach from Altoona to New York: Journey Information
There are 9 intercity coaches per day from Altoona to New York. Travelling by coach from Altoona to New York usually takes around 13 hours and 11 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 8 hours and 5 minutes.
- Distance
- 231 mi (371 km)
- Shortest duration
- 8h 5m
- Cheapest price
- £46.38
- Trips per day
- 9
- Most frequent service
- Greyhound
- Coach lines
- 1
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Altoona to New York Coach Timetable
Is it better to travel by coach or train from Altoona to New York?
There are usually 2 daily train trips from Altoona to New York.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£78.84Cheaper | Avg. Price£107.34 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips9 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration13h 11m | Duration8h 32mFaster |
There are several coach options that can take you from Altoona to New York:
See more detailsHow much is a coach ticket from Altoona to New York?
Coach tickets for a trip from Altoona to New York cost about £53 when you book at the cheapest time, 13 days ahead. While it’s a bit pricey for a coach ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Altoona to New York by travel date
If you're planning to travel by coach from Altoona to New York in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £55 to £112. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 6 December 2026. If you’re looking to travel to New York this week, coach tickets are available starting at £59.
Average coach ticket prices from Altoona to New York by month
Taking the coach from Altoona to New York is usually cheapest in February, when the average ticket price is only £66. If you're planning to take the coach from Altoona to New York during December, keep in mind that coach ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £88. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 13 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £68.06 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from Altoona to New York?
There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Altoona to New York. Greyhound connects the two cities by coach, it offers multiple scheduled coaches per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 9 | 13h 11m | £78.84 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 9 coach trips from Altoona to New York every day, with the average journey taking around 13 hours and 11 minutes to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to New York usually start from £46.38.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Altoona to New York
There are 9 scheduled coaches that travel from Altoona to New York every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey. Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Altoona to New York; ticket prices start at £53.
Trips per day
9
Direct trips
0
The coach takes an average of 13 hours and 11 minutes to cover the 231 miles from Altoona to New York. However, the fastest coach only takes 8 hours and 5 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
231
Distance (km)
371
The first coach leaves at 12:50 and the last coach leaves at 14:30. To see the times for all coaches from Altoona to New York, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
12:50pm
Latest coach
2:30pm
Thursday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, 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 coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to New York, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
Most crowded
Thursday
Least crowded
Sunday
City Information
Altoona
Altoona 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 coach to get to the city from anywhere in the country. Within Altoona, the Altoona Metro Transit provides coach and paratransit services to residents.
New York
New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travellers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Liberty Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.
NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.
With three major coach and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Altoona?
Main departure station: 1231 11th Ave
Most coaches depart from the main station in Altoona.
All coach stations in Altoona:
- 1231 11th Ave
Where does the coach arrive in New York?
Main arrival station: Manhattan - Port Authority Bus Station
Coaches arrive in New York at 9 stations, depending on which coach line you are travelling with.
Coach stations in New York:
- Manhattan - Port Authority Bus Station
- SW Corner of 31st St & 8th Ave
- GW Bridge Bus Station
- Queens Village - 7-11 - Jd Foods
- Chinatown - 28 Allen St (eastside b/w Hester and Canal St)
- New York Midtown West
- New York W 34th St & 12th Ave
- Brooklyn - 3 Av @ 38th St
- La Cubana
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