Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Boston, MA to Albany, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Albany, NY will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 4 buses that leave Boston, MA for Albany, NY on Mon, May 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 19 the direct buses cover the 223 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Mon, May 19 the slowest buses will take 4 h 45 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 Boston, MA to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€49 Average price Cheapest | €77 Average price |
4h 59m Average duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:15 PM Boston, MA | 4h05 | 12:20 AM Albany, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Boston, MA | 3h45 | 12:00 AM Albany, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
Monday, May 19 | |||||
![]() | 11:00 AM Boston, MA | 3h20 | 2:20 PM Albany, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 PM Boston, MA | 4h45 | 10:40 PM Albany, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 138 miles (223 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Bus providers 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 06:30 |
Last bus 18:55 |
You can travel by bus from Boston, MA to Albany, NY with Greyhound, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus for as low as $16 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
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