There are 4 ways to get from Altoona to Ithaca by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train
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, Pa to Ithacabus 246
10h 35m$70–176Drive 194.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Ithacacar 194.2 mi
4h 11m$35–50Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane SCE - ITH
7h 55m$59–356Train, 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, Pa to Ithacabus 246
10h 37m$118–251
Altoona to Ithaca by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Ithaca is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Ithaca is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Ithaca via Harrisburg, Pa and Scranton, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Altoona and Ithaca is 363 miles. The road distance is 195.3 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Ithaca without a car is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs $70 - $180.
It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Altoona to Ithaca, including transfers.
Altoona to Ithaca bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Ithaca bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Ithaca is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Altoona to Ithaca.
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What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Ithaca via Harrisburg, Pa and Scranton, Pa in around 10h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Ithaca
- Saver
- $22–65
- Flexible
- $45–65
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Ithaca
- Saver
- $22–65
- Flexible
- $45–65
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