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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 12 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
419 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Buffalo, NY 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 Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 5 buses that leave Buffalo, NY for Albany, NY on Fri, May 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct buses cover the 419 km distance in an average of 9 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest buses will take 10 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.
5:55 AM9h00Buffalo, NY2:55 PMAlbany, NY$561One-way0 transfers
4:20 AM10h35Buffalo, NY2:55 PMAlbany, NY$611One-way0 transfers- 3:50 PM8h05Buffalo, NY11:55 PMAlbany, NY$881One-way0 transfers
- 4:59 AM9h56Buffalo, NY2:55 PMAlbany, NY$931One-way0 transfers
4:35 PM12h45Buffalo, NY5:20 AMAlbany, NY$951One-way0 transfers
- 3:50 PM8h05Buffalo, NY11:55 PMAlbany, NY$881One-way0 transfers
- 3:30 PM8h25Buffalo, NY11:55 PMAlbany, NY$1091One-way0 transfers
- 5:55 AM9h00Buffalo, NY2:55 PMAlbany, NY$561One-way0 transfers
- 4:59 AM9h56Buffalo, NY2:55 PMAlbany, NY$931One-way0 transfers
- 4:20 AM10h35Buffalo, NY2:55 PMAlbany, NY$611One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $151.
Distance: 260 miles (419 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $380 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $76 (€60).
A train is $326 (€261) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $380 (€304).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 37m.
Bus takes on average 8h 9m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Live departures
Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY buses for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 5:55 AM Buffalo, NY | 9h00 | 2:55 PM Albany, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 8 | |||||
| 4:59 AM Buffalo, NY | 9h56 | 2:55 PM Albany, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY
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Buses from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY run on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) 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 7h 50m.
Distance 260 miles (419 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, New York Trailways, Greyhound, NFTA from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NYYou can travel by bus between Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY with FlixBus, New York Trailways, Greyhound, NFTA for as low as $44 (€35). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Buffalo, NY to Albany, 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 Albany, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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