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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 15 atDeparture city: WashingtonDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 16 atDestination city: AltoonaDestination location: Altoona StationOperated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Washington to AltoonaAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 7 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Washington, DC, US to Altoona: Trip Overview
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Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.
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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Altoona was searched and found on Aug 9, 2025 with a price of $42To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Altoona, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $42 to $101 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Altoona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-08-14.
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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 Washington and Altoona!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Washington to Altoona, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to Altoona will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Washington to Altoona.
Did you know?
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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