- Must visit
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Major regional art museum with modern, contemporary, and historic works, plus a growing campus and frequent exhibitions.
Cheapest price
€55
Average price
€117
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
419 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Albany, NY to Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, NY will cost around €117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
Of the 17 buses that leave Albany, NY for Buffalo, NY on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 419 km distance in an average of 6 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 6 h 35 m 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.

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ADT A264 · ADT N804
ADT A264 · ADT N804
ADT A264 · ADT N804
ADT A264 · ADT N804
ADT A264 · ADT N804
ADT A264 · ADT N804Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €103.
Distance: 260 miles (419 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€60 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €293 Average price | €77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A train is €15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average €60.
A train is €248 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average €293.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 53m.
Bus takes on average 10h 0m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €135 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €123 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €123 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €135 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €135 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €123 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €135 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €40 |
The table below shows live departures for Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ADT A531 · ADT N804 | 9:00 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 12h25 | 9:25 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
ADT A531 · ADT N804 | 9:00 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 12h10 | 9:10 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 10:35 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 7h55 | 6:30 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
· | 10:35 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 6h50 | 5:25 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
ADT A287 · ADT N816 | 2:30 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 13h15 | 3:45 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
ADT A287 · ADT N816 | 2:30 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 13h30 | 4:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
ADT A264 · ADT N804 | 2:50 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 6h35 | 9:25 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
ADT A264 · ADT N804 | 2:50 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 6h20 | 9:10 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
ADT A264 · ADT N804 | 3:10 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 6h00 | 9:10 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
ADT A264 · ADT N804 | 3:10 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 6h15 | 9:25 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
ADT A113 · ADT A289 · ADT N816 | 3:45 PM Albany, Albany Shaker Rd. (Albany International Airport), NY | 12h15 | 4:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
ADT A113 · ADT A289 · ADT N816 | 3:45 PM Albany, Albany Shaker Rd. (Albany International Airport), NY | 12h00 | 3:45 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
ADT A289 · ADT N816 | 4:00 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 12h00 | 4:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
ADT A289 · ADT N816 | 4:00 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 11h45 | 3:45 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:05 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 6h30 | 10:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A289 · ADT N816 | 4:30 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 11h15 | 3:45 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
ADT A289 · ADT N816 | 4:30 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 11h30 | 4:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY run on average 13 times per day, taking around 10h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €28 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 260 miles (419 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 260 miles (419 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Buffalo, NY — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Buffalo, NY trip today.
Major regional art museum with modern, contemporary, and historic works, plus a growing campus and frequent exhibitions.
Former presidential inaugural site with exhibits on Theodore Roosevelt, the Pan-American Exposition, and Buffalo politics.
Community museum preserving Buffalo’s African American heritage through local history, culture, and rotating exhibitions.
Waterfront district with canal history, public art, seasonal events, skating, and frequent family-friendly activities downtown.
Lively walkable neighborhood known for boutiques, galleries, architecture, and one of Buffalo’s most popular main streets.
Long urban trail and greenway connecting waterfront areas, parks, and neighborhoods for walking, biking, and sightseeing.
Crisp fried chicken wings coated in spicy butter-hot sauce. Created in Buffalo, they are the city’s signature bar food and a must-try local classic.
Thin-sliced roast beef on a kummelweck roll topped with coarse salt and caraway, usually dipped in jus. It is a longtime Western New York sandwich staple.
Slow-cooked bean soup with ham, tomatoes, and vegetables. It is strongly associated with Buffalo’s old taverns and Friday lunch traditions.
Refined fine-dining restaurant known for seasonal New American tasting menus, polished service, and an elegant special-occasion atmosphere.
Traditional German restaurant celebrated for beef on weck, sausages, and old-world charm. A Buffalo dining landmark with a cozy historic feel.
Long-standing wing institution known for crispy, saucy chicken wings in a classic neighborhood bar setting with a devoted local following.
Moderate for U.S. city travel; hotels are often cheaper than NYC, while dining and local transit stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. For cafes, round up or add $1 per drink.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albany, NY to Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY buses use the Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles) to Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center station pair, with some services arriving at Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal. Use this guide to compare Albany, NY and Buffalo, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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