Albany, NY to New York City bus
Cheap bus tickets from Albany, NY to New York City
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Bus schedule from Albany, NY to New York City
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Bus times from Albany, NY to New York City
Fastest Journey
2 h 45 m
Average
3 h 7 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
217 km
Of the 4 buses that leave Albany, NY for New York City every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Albany, NY to New York City
 | Distance | 134 miles (216 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 3 h |
 | Average bus ticket price | $29 (€26) |
 | Bus frequency | 7 a day |
 | Direct bus | Yes, there are 7 direct buses a day |
 | Bus companies | Flixbus, Greyhound, OurBus or Megabus |
Buses from Albany, NY to New York City cover the 134 miles (216 km) long trip taking on average 3 h with our travel partners like Flixbus, Greyhound, OurBus or Megabus. Normally, there are 7 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $24 (€22), but the average price of bus tickets is $29 (€26).
Bus providers: FlixBus and Greyhound from Albany, NY to New York City
You can travel by bus to New York City from Albany, NY with FlixBus and Greyhound for as low as $24 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Greyhound is one of the best options when traveling by bus to New York City from Albany, NY. Omio quickly shows you current Greyhound bus schedules for the Albany, NY - New York City route and makes it easier than ever for you to buy bus tickets online for the cheapest, fastest or earliest journey available. The distance to New York City from Albany, NY is around 134 miles (216 km) and the cheapest Greyhound one-way ticket you can book starts at $32 (€29). As you check the latest Albany, NY to New York City bus schedule from Greyhound for your ideal departure and arrival times, you can also review travel information, such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard, and compare the best route available to arrive to New York City safely. If you search for Greyhound tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Let Omio quickly find you the perfect Greyhound ticket from Albany, NY to New York City so you can spend more time enjoying the smooth and easy journey!
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