There are 4 ways to get from Altoona to Horseheads by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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 Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Elmirabus
11h 18m$69–148Drive 166.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Horseheadscar 166.5 mi
3h 35m$29–42Train, bus via Philadelphia
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamtonbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmirabus 948
13h 21m$183–860Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Elmirabus
11h 20m$117–223
Altoona to Horseheads by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Horseheads is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Horseheads is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Horseheads. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Hanover Square - Horseheads via Harrisburg, Pa, Scranton Bus Station and Transit Center - PO Side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
The distance between Altoona and Horseheads is 376 miles. The road distance is 167.5 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Horseheads without a car is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Altoona to Horseheads, including transfers.
Altoona to Horseheads bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Horseheads bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Horseheads is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Altoona to Horseheads.
There are 76+ hotels available in Horseheads.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Horseheads, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Hanover Square - Horseheads via Harrisburg, Pa, Scranton Bus Station, Elmira, and Transit Center - PO Side in around 11h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmira
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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