There are 3 ways to get from Altoona to Jim Thorpe 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 State College Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from State College to Williamsportbus
- Take the bus from Williamsport to Jim Thorpebus
7h$69–130Drive 170.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Jim Thorpecar 170.7 mi
3h 7m$32–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Allentownbus
- Take the bus from Allentown to Jim Thorpebus
7h 12m$64–127
Altoona to Jim Thorpe by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Jim Thorpe is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Jim Thorpe is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Jim Thorpe. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Jim Thorpe via State College and Williamsport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Altoona and Jim Thorpe is 205 miles. The road distance is 171.7 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Jim Thorpe without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Altoona to Jim Thorpe, including transfers.
Altoona to Jim Thorpe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Jim Thorpe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Jim Thorpe is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Altoona to Jim Thorpe.
There are 297+ hotels available in Jim Thorpe.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Jim Thorpe, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Jim Thorpe via State College Bus Station, State College, and Williamsport in around 7h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $21–30
Bus from State College to Williamsport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Williamsport to Jim Thorpe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Allentown to Jim Thorpe
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $18–26
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from State College to Williamsport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
Bus from Williamsport to Jim Thorpe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
Bus from Allentown to Jim Thorpe
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Williamsport to Jim Thorpe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $21–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide













