The cheapest and fastest buses from Albany, NY to New York, NY
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Buses per day
35
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Albany, NY to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albany, NY to New York, NY will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 35 buses that leave Albany, NY for New York, NY on Fri, Dec 19, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 19 the direct buses cover the 217 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Fri, Dec 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ADT 113 · ADT 289
ADT 133 · ADT 291
ADT 291
ADT 537 · ADT 289
ADT 537
ADT 287
ADT 289
ADT 297
ADT 531Albany, NY - New York, NYCompare Greyhound, FlixBus


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Albany, NY to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €339.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€31 Average price Cheapest | €100 Average price | €532 Average price |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Albany, NY to New York, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Live departures
Albany, NY to New York, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Albany, NY to New York, NY buses for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ADT 515 | 4:00 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 3h30 | 7:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT 515+ PHK 707 | 4:00 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 4h40 | 8:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT 515 | 4:30 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 3h00 | 7:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT 515+ PHK 707 | 4:30 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 4h10 | 8:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 3h15 | 9:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 3h35 | 10:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT 287 | 7:30 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 2h45 | 10:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 3h15 | 10:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT 287 | 7:30 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 3h15 | 10:45 PM New York, W 33rd St / 11th Ave (Hudson Yards Trailways), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT 113 · ADT 289 | 8:45 PM Albany, Albany Shaker Rd. (Albany International Airport), NY | 3h30 | 12:15 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT 289 | 9:00 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 3h15 | 12:15 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT 289 | 9:30 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 2h45 | 12:15 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 3h00 | 1:35 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT 133 · ADT 291 | 10:45 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 3h55 | 2:40 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT 291 | 11:30 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 3h10 | 2:40 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 3h00 | 2:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, December 19 | |||||
![]() | 4:20 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 2h35 | 6:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT 297 | 9:10 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 2h45 | 11:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 3h00 | 12:20 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 3h00 | 3:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT 501+ PHK 781 | 12:30 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 4h30 | 5:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT 501 | 12:30 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 3h05 | 3:35 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT 531 | 2:00 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 3h00 | 5:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT 531+ PHK 773 | 2:00 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 3h55 | 5:55 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY
Buses from Albany, NY to New York, NY run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 134 miles (217 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 134 miles (217 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€21) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus, Wonder Bus Inc, Trailways, Fox Bus from Albany, NY to New York, NYYou can travel by bus between Albany, NY to New York, NY with Greyhound, FlixBus, Wonder Bus Inc, Trailways, Fox Bus for as low as $27 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albany, NY to New York, NY by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Statue of Liberty, an iconic symbol of freedom and democracy located on Liberty Island
- Central Park, a vast urban park offering scenic landscapes, walking paths, and recreational activities
- Times Square, a bustling commercial and entertainment hub known for its bright lights and Broadway theaters
- Empire State Building, a historic skyscraper offering panoramic views of the city from its observation decks
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world, featuring diverse collections spanning thousands of years.
- Broadway, a famous theater district known for its high-quality productions and musicals
- Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Brooklyn, known for their unique culture, food, and art scenes
- Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, a poignant tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks
- Take a ferry to Ellis Island, the historic gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States
- Enjoy a food tour in Manhattan, sampling diverse cuisines from around the world.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Albany, NY to New York, NY
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
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