There are 4 ways to get from Altoona to Watkins Glen by bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Elmira
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
- Take the bus from Elmira Transit Center to Seneca Harbor Parkbus 07
12h 10m$61–149Drive 183.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Watkins Glencar 183.5 mi
3h 45m$34–49Train, 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
- Take the bus from Elmira Transit Center to Seneca Harbor Parkbus 07
12h 12m$84–198Bus
- 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
13h 30m$68–181
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Watkins Glen is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Watkins Glen is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Watkins Glen. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Seneca Harbor Park via Harrisburg, Pa, Scranton Bus Station and Elmira Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Altoona and Watkins Glen is 401 miles. The road distance is 184.6 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Watkins Glen without a car is to bus via Elmira which takes 12h 10m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 12h 10m to get from Altoona to Watkins Glen, including transfers.
Altoona to Watkins Glen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Watkins Glen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Watkins Glen is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Altoona to Watkins Glen.
There are 133+ hotels available in Watkins Glen.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Watkins Glen, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Seneca Harbor Park via Harrisburg, Pa, Scranton Bus Station, Elmira, and Elmira Transit Center in around 12h 10m.
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
- $40–90
- 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 Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $24–75
- Flexible
- $45–75
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $24–75
- Flexible
- $45–75
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $24–75
- Flexible
- $45–75
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $22–65
- Flexible
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 607-535-3555
- [email protected]
- Website
- schuylercountytransit.org
Bus from Elmira Transit Center to Seneca Harbor Park
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- schuylercountytransit.org
Bus from Elmira Transit Center to Seneca Harbor Park
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- schuylercountytransit.org
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