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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Major art museum with strong Canadian, international, decorative arts, and temporary exhibition collections on Sherbrooke Street.
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 59 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
318 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Albany, NY to Montreal, QC 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 Montreal, QC will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 12 buses that leave Albany, NY for Montreal, QC on Sat, Jun 20, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 318 km distance in an average of 4 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to Montreal, QC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, and a bus costs an average of $51.
Distance: 197 miles (318 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Montreal, QC:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albany, NY to Montreal, QC costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Montreal, QC take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
You'll arrive about -3h -1m sooner (5h 37m by bus vs 3h 36m by car) and save roughly $-4.66 (€-3.82) compared to fuel and tolls ($61 (€50) vs $56 (€46)). 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, FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, 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 Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
The table below shows live departures for Albany, NY to Montreal, QC buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:05 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 5h30 | 6:35 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 5h10 | 6:35 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A278 | 2:50 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 5h50 | 8:40 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 4h55 | 10:00 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 5h05 | 11:50 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 4h50 | 11:50 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 5h40 | 5:20 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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ADT A508 | 12:30 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 5h20 | 5:50 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 5h15 | 7:05 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 AM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 4h55 | 7:05 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 5h30 | 8:20 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 6h20 | 6:05 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Albany, NY to Montreal, QC run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) but you can travel from only $50 (€41) by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 197 miles (318 km) distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 197 miles (318 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Montreal — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Montreal trip today.
Major art museum with strong Canadian, international, decorative arts, and temporary exhibition collections on Sherbrooke Street.
Montréal’s flagship archaeology and history museum, built over the city’s birthplace with underground remains and immersive exhibitions.
Well-regarded museum focused on social history, fashion, photography, and Indigenous cultures in Montréal and Canada.
The city’s most atmospheric historic district, packed with cobbled streets, heritage buildings, and popular photo spots.
Beloved urban park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, ideal for walking, picnics, and classic skyline views.
The city’s signature lookout, especially popular at sunset for panoramic views over downtown Montréal.
Montreal’s iconic comfort dish of fries topped with cheese curds and hot gravy, closely associated with Quebec diner culture.
A smaller, denser wood-fired bagel, usually boiled in honey-sweetened water and baked until slightly crisp, a signature local specialty.
Hand-seasoned, smoked and steamed beef brisket piled on rye with mustard, one of the city’s most famous deli staples.
Historic bagel bakery known for authentic Montreal-style bagels baked in a wood-fired oven, casual and local.
Celebrated restaurant serving rich French-Canadian inspired cuisine and seafood in a lively, iconic neighborhood setting.
Legendary Montreal institution renowned for smoked meat sandwiches, with a classic bustling deli atmosphere.
Moderate by North American standards: transit and casual food are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining can be pricey in peak season.
Tip 15-20% before tax in restaurants if service is good. Tip bartenders CAD 1-2 per drink, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff CAD 2-5.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albany, NY to Montreal, QC 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 Montreal, QC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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