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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Chattanooga to Altoona. Traveling by coach from Chattanooga to Altoona usually takes around 31 hours and 17 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 23 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 534 mi (859 km) |
| Shortest duration | 23h 5m |
| Cheapest price | £155.18 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Chattanooga to Altoona?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Chattanooga to Altoona. Greyhound 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.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 2 | 1d 7h 18m | £169.61 |
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 2 bus trips from Chattanooga to Altoona every day, with the average journey taking around 31 hours and 18 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Altoona usually start from £155.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 31 hours and 17 minutes to cover the 534 miles from Chattanooga to Altoona. However, the fastest coach only takes 23 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.
The first coach leaves at 13:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from Chattanooga to Altoona, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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 coach leave from in Chattanooga?
Main departure station: Special Transit Services
Most coaches depart from the main station in Chattanooga.
All coach stations in Chattanooga:
Special Transit Services
Where does the coach arrive in Altoona?
Main arrival station: 1231 11th Ave
All coaches from Chattanooga arrive at one main station in Altoona.
Coach stations in Altoona:
1231 11th Ave
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