What is the travel distance from Springfield to Altoona?

The distance between Springfield and Altoona is approximately 960 km (595 miles).

Bus Springfield to Altoona from US$159 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

One passenger / one way

Departure time: December 5 at 10:00am
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Arrival time: December 6 at 12:40pm
Destination city: Altoona
Destination location: Altoona Station
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
Departure time: December 5 at 11:15pm
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Arrival time: December 7 at 12:40pm
Destination city: Altoona
Destination location: Altoona Station
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 12h
Departure time: March 3 at 9:50pm
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Arrival time: March 5 at 12:40pm
Destination city: Altoona
Destination location: Altoona Station
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 13h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Altoona

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$159 - US$222	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$241 - US$241	Average Duration22h 56m	CO₂ emissions 87kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Springfield to Altoona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$159, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 13hAverage Duration

US$159Cheapest ticket

24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Springfield, IL to Altoona: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$159

Average Bus Trip Duration1d 13h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure9:50pm

Distance958 km

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Greyhound

3.5/587,233 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Based on 87233 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$159

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Springfield to Altoona Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Springfield, IL - Altoona

What is the travel distance from Springfield to Altoona?
The distance between Springfield and Altoona is approximately 960 km (595 miles).

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Springfield and Altoona!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Springfield to Altoona.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Springfield to Altoona.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Springfield to Altoona while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Springfield, IL to Altoona?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time1d 13h	Avg PriceUS$159	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time22h 56m	Avg PriceUS$241	Daily Departures1

You can also go to Altoona by train

Train from Springfield, IL to Altoona

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