There are 5 ways to get from Ithaca to Altoona by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane
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 Ithaca to Binghamtonbus 231
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Scranton Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pabus 815
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
10h 42m$71–184Drive 193.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ithaca to Altoonacar 193.1 mi
4h 16m$36–51Bus, train via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 8m$110–788Fly, train
- Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane ITH - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 9m$76–368Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Binghamtonbus 231
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Scranton Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 1m$70–176
Ithaca to Altoona by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Altoona is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Altoona is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Binghamton, Scranton, Wilkes Barre, Pa and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
The distance between Ithaca and Altoona is 305 miles. The road distance is 194.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Altoona without a car is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs $70 - $190.
It takes approximately 10h 42m to get from Ithaca to Altoona, including transfers.
Ithaca to Altoona bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Ithaca station.
Ithaca to Altoona bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Binghamton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Altoona is 194 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Ithaca to Altoona.
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What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ithaca to Altoona Bus Station via Binghamton, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes Barre, Pa, and State College Bus Station in around 10h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Ithaca to Binghamton
- Saver
- $16–28
- Flexible
- $27–35
Bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to State College, Pa
- Saver
- $25–80
- Flexible
- $50–80
Bus from Ithaca to Binghamton
- Saver
- $16–28
- Flexible
- $27–35
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pa
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
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