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Altoona to New York Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Altoona to New York?
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Altoona to New York.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price€79.73 | Avg. Price€87.10 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips8 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration13h 9m | Duration7h 7m |
Bus from Altoona to New York: Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from Altoona to New York. Traveling by bus from Altoona to New York usually takes around 13 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 231 mi (371 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 5m |
| Cheapest price | €50.90 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Altoona to New York?
Bus tickets for a trip from Altoona to New York cost €73.16 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Altoona to New York by travel date
Bus tickets from Altoona to New York are expected to cost between €65 and €90 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to New York within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from €65. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
Average bus ticket prices from Altoona to New York by month
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 29 days in advance. This way, you can save up to €33.38 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Altoona to New York?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Altoona to New York. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 8 | 13h 36m | €81.36 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 8 bus trips from Altoona to New York every day, with the average journey taking around 13 hours and 36 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to New York usually start from €51.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Altoona to New York
The bus takes an average of 13 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 231 miles from Altoona to New York. However, the fastest bus 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 bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in New York. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00pm and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Altoona to New York, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 8 scheduled buses 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 bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Altoona to New York; ticket prices start at €56.50.
City Information
Altoona
Image credit: Carol VanHook
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.
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 travelers, 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 Ellis 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 bus 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 bus leave from in Altoona?
Main departure station: 1231 11th Ave
Most buses depart from the main station in Altoona.
All bus stations in Altoona:
1231 11th Ave
Where does the bus arrive in New York?
Main arrival station: Port Authority - 625 8th Ave
Buses arrive in New York at 6 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in New York:
Port Authority - 625 8th Ave
300-310 W 31 St (SW Corner of 31st & 8th Ave)
Chinatown - 28 Allen St (eastside b/w Hester and Canal St)
7-11 - Jd Foods
GW Bridge Bus Station
New York W 34th St & 12th Ave
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