Bus Tickets from Austin, TX, US to Altoona

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Next departures for Austin to Altoona on October 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Austin
Altoona StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Altoona StationFastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Altoona StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Austin South Congress
Altoona StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Altoona.

Bus
Average Price$233 - $313Average Duration2d 12h
52kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$403 - $536Average Duration1d 23h
190kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Austin to Altoona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $403, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 23hAverage Duration
$403Cheapest ticket
190kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Austin, TX, US to Altoona: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$255
Average bus trip duration2d 12h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure8:20am
Distance1292 miles (2083 km)
Latest bus departure10:50pm

Austin to Altoona Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Altoona was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $306

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Austin, TX, US to Altoona, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $306 to $306 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Altoona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $306 which is on 2025-10-08.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Austin to Altoona.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 Austin to Altoona.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Austin to Altoona that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US to Altoona?

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Will you be returning to Austin, TX, US by bus?

Bus from Altoona to Austin, TX, US

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Train from Austin, TX, US to Altoona

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