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Gainesville to Altoona buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Gainesville and Altoona takes 46h 40m. The bus runs, on average, once a week from Gainesville to Altoona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

46h 40m
Duration
1,036 mi
Distance
$197
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Gainesville to Altoona bus times

Buses run once a week between Gainesville and Altoona. The service departs Gainesville at 3:40 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Altoona at 14:20:00. All services require a transfer at Jacksonville and take an average of 46h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA46h 40m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainesville to Altoona? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gainesville to Altoona.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,036.3 mi
  • Duration: 46h 40m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Altoona Bus Station via Jacksonville, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and State College Bus Station in around 24h.

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