How far is Milwaukee from Altoona?

About 519 miles (838 km) separate Milwaukee and Altoona.

Bus Milwaukee to Altoona from $125 | Refundable Tickets

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Departure time: November 7 at 9:00am
Departure city: Milwaukee
Departure location: Milwaukee (Downtown)
Arrival time: November 8 at 12:40pm
Destination city: Altoona
Destination location: Altoona Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 2h
Departure time: November 7 at 9:20am
Departure city: Milwaukee
Departure location: Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport
Arrival time: November 8 at 12:40pm
Destination city: Altoona
Destination location: Altoona Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 2h
Departure time: November 7 at 10:55am
Departure city: Milwaukee
Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
Arrival time: November 8 at 12:40pm
Destination city: Altoona
Destination location: Altoona Station
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d
Departure time: November 21 at 9:00am
Departure city: Milwaukee
Departure location: Milwaukee (Downtown)
Arrival time: November 22 at 12:40pm
Destination city: Altoona
Destination location: Altoona Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 2h
Departure time: November 21 at 9:20am
Departure city: Milwaukee
Departure location: Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport
Arrival time: November 22 at 12:40pm
Destination city: Altoona
Destination location: Altoona Station
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 2h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Milwaukee to Altoona.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$125 - $127	Average Duration20h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$241 - $241	Average Duration17h 49m	CO₂ emissions 76kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Milwaukee to Altoona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 20 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

20h 20mAverage Duration

$125Cheapest ticket

21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Milwaukee to Altoona: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$126

Average bus trip duration20h 20m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure2:50pm

Distance517 miles (833 km)

Latest bus departure3:40pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,332 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,223 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Milwaukee to Altoona Bus

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Milwaukee to Altoona.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Milwaukee to Altoona.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Milwaukee to Altoona while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Milwaukee to Altoona?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time20h 20m	Avg Price$126	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time17h 49m	Avg Price$241	Daily Departures2

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