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Philadelphia Museum Of Art
One of the largest art museums in the United States, famous for major collections spanning Europe, America, and Asia, plus the iconic Rocky Steps.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 6 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
322 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
It's difficult to get from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA without transferring at least once.
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BZ 1422B · BZ 0721B · PPB 8464P
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $287.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$70 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $443 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m 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 Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $84 (€69).
A bus is $373 (€306) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $443 (€363).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 16m.
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
Tickets start at around $70 (€57) compared to roughly $74 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 5h 13m versus 3h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
The table below shows live departures for Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 7:15 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 6h30 | 1:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
· · | 7:20 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 4:20 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
BZ 1410B · PPB 5206P · PPB 5721P · PPB 8448P | 9:15 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 9h30 | 6:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 3 transfers | |
BZ 1410B · PPB 5206P · PPB 5721P · PPB 8444P | 9:15 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 8h30 | 5:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 3 transfers | |
BZ 1410B · PPB 5206P · PPB 5725P · PPB 8448P | 9:15 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 9h30 | 6:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 6h30 | 6:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 6h15 | 6:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
· | 1:15 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 6h45 | 8:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 7h45 | 9:55 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 7h25 | 9:55 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
BZ 1422B · BZ 0721B · PPB 8464P | 3:15 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 7h30 | 10:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 2 transfers | |
BZ 1422B · BZ 0721B · PPB 8468P | 3:15 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 8h30 | 11:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 2 transfers | |
· | 5:35 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 6h10 | 11:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
· | 6:30 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 6h10 | 12:40 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 7:00 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 8h10 | 3:10 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 7:30 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 7h40 | 3:10 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 8h00 | 5:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 7h45 | 5:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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· | 4:20 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 6h50 | 11:10 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 200 miles (322 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 200 miles (322 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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Best time to book 77 days |
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Elegant central square known for people-watching, seasonal events, and upscale city atmosphere, making it one of Philadelphia’s most beloved public spaces.
Historic district packed with colonial streetscapes, galleries, and major heritage sites, ideal for first-time visitors exploring on foot.
A scenic multi-use path along the river, favored for walking, running, and skyline views including the popular boardwalk section.
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Moderate for a major U.S. city. Budget eats are easy to find, but hotels and fine dining can be pricey.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis about 15-20%, and round up for quick services.
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