There are 4 ways to get from Akron to Altoona by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2641
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
7h 34m$43–68Drive 190.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Akron to Altoonacar 190.6 mi
4h$35–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from RKP Transit Center to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus 61
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 48m$140–225Bus via Pittsburgh (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
8h 20m$49–80
Akron to Altoona by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Akron to Altoona is to drive which costs $35 - $50 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Akron to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Akron to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via State College and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Akron and Altoona is 269 miles. The road distance is 191.7 miles.
The best way to get from Akron to Altoona without a car is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Akron to Altoona, including transfers.
Akron to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron station.
Akron to Altoona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at State College Regional Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akron to Altoona is 192 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Akron to Altoona.
Book your Akron to Altoona bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Altoona Bus Station via State College, State College, and State College Bus Station in around 7h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- yourmetrobus.org
Bus from RKP Transit Center to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- yourmetrobus.org
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