- Must visit
The Museum at Ellis Island
Major immigration museum in New York Harbor, commonly visited from the Hoboken area for its strong regional historical connection.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Albany, NY to Hoboken, NJ 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 Hoboken, NJ will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 10 buses that leave Albany, NY for Hoboken, NJ on Sun, May 31, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to Hoboken, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $291.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $420 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 10m Average total duration 14h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m 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 Hoboken, NJ:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to Hoboken, NJ costing on average $53 (€43).
A bus is $383 (€308) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Hoboken, NJ costing on average $420 (€338).
Other travel options to Hoboken, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Flight takes on average 14h 10m.
You'll arrive about -1h -24m sooner (2h 55m by bus vs 2h 31m by car) and save roughly $-6.60 (€-5.31) compared to fuel and tolls ($37 (€30) vs $30 (€24)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, Capital Bus Tour, Trailways.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Capital Bus Tour | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Albany, NY to Hoboken, NJ buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:15 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 3h00 | 10:15 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 3h05 | 2:35 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 2h50 | 2:35 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 3h15 | 4:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 3h35 | 5:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 3h15 | 5:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 3h00 | 8:35 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 3h00 | 9:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 3h30 | 10:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 3h00 | 10:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 3h05 | 12:05 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 2h50 | 12:05 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 2h35 | 1:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
![]() | 9:00 AM Albany, NY | 2h50 | 11:50 AM Hoboken, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Albany, NY to Hoboken, NJ run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) 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 132 miles (213 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Discover the best of Hoboken — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hoboken trip today.
Major immigration museum in New York Harbor, commonly visited from the Hoboken area for its strong regional historical connection.
World-famous encyclopedic art museum across many periods and regions, commonly combined with a Hoboken stay.
Iconic modern art museum with landmark works by major international artists; a top nearby cultural destination from Hoboken.
Popular waterfront park with expansive Manhattan skyline views, lawns, and one of Hoboken’s best sunset spots.
Scenic waterfront road and promenade lined with recreation areas and excellent viewpoints toward the Manhattan skyline.
Distinctive landscaped pier park with playful design, harbor views, and strong appeal for photos and casual walks.
A stacked sub on Italian bread with cured meats, cheese, and peppers, reflecting Hoboken's strong Italian-American deli tradition.
House-made mozzarella sold at old-school Italian shops, prized for its soft texture and ties to Hoboken's Italian heritage.
A thin-crust, East Coast Italian-American pizza style often served with a light layer of cheese and bright tomato sauce.
Classic Italian deli celebrated for fresh mozzarella and outstanding hot and cold sandwiches with an old-school neighborhood feel.
Long-running Italian restaurant known for red-sauce classics, seafood, and a cozy special-occasion atmosphere.
Well-known casual pizzeria loved for oversized slices and classic pies, popular with locals for hearty, no-frills eating.
Prices are high due to proximity to New York City. Dining and coffee are above U.S. average, though casual eats are still easy to find.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 20%+ for excellent service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or add 10-15% for taxis, and USD 1-2 per bag for hotel staff.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albany, NY to Hoboken, NJ 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 Hoboken, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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