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Trip Overview

The average bus between Reading and Altoona takes 17h 53m and the fastest bus takes 13h 5m. There is at least one bus per day from Reading 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.

17h 53m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
$39
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Reading to Altoona bus times

Buses run once daily between Reading and Altoona. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 3:35 PM which arrives into Altoona at 2:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA22h 45m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA13h 5m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA13h 5m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA13h 5m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA13h 5m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA13h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

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  • Distance: 188.4 mi
  • Duration: 17h 53m

What companies run services between Reading, PA, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Reading to Altoona Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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