- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
Cheapest price
$88
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
11 h 20 m
Average duration
13 h 55 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
371 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Altoona, PA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Altoona, PA to New York, NY will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
Of the 4 buses that leave Altoona, PA for New York, NY on Mon, Jun 22, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 371 km distance in an average of 13 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 20 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 19 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Altoona, PA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $81. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, and a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 230 miles (371 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$115 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration Fastest 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Altoona, PA to New York, NY:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Altoona, PA to New York, NY costing on average $121 (€99).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 1m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
The table below shows live departures for Altoona, PA to New York, NY buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
· | 12:50 PM Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA | 8h20 | 9:10 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 12:50 PM Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA | 8h05 | 8:55 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 12:50 PM Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA | 10h10 | 11:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 12:50 PM Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA | 12h00 | 12:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· | 2:30 PM Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA | 13h30 | 4:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 2:30 PM Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA | 13h50 | 4:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Altoona, PA to New York, NY run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $81 (€66) but you can travel from only $72 (€59) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 230 miles (371 km) distance in 8h 29m.
Distance 230 miles (371 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $81 (€66) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 29m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
A leading modern and contemporary art museum with iconic works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
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The city’s essential urban park, ideal for walks, people-watching, famous views, and easy access to major museums.
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Well-known appetizing shop cafe serving bagels, smoked fish, caviar, and Jewish New York classics in a polished, historic style.
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Legendary pizzeria known for traditional New York slices and whole pies, with a long-standing reputation for quality ingredients and craftsmanship.
Accommodation, dining, and drinks are among the priciest in the US, though budget eats and free sights help control costs.
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