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New York State Museum
Major state museum covering New York's nature, history, and culture. Highlights include Adirondack, 9/11, and native history exhibits.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$127
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
8 h 45 m
Buses per day
18
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 $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 18 buses that leave Buffalo, NY for Albany, NY on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct buses cover the 419 km distance in an average of 8 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest buses will take 9 h 56 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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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 $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $148.
Distance: 260 miles (419 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $381 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $72 (€58).
A train is $323 (€262) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $381 (€310).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 9h56 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+![]() | 5:45 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 8h55 | 2:40 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
ADT N829 · ADT N823 · ADT P774 · ADT A290 | 7:10 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 16h05 | 11:15 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 3 transfers | |
ADT N829 · ADT N823 · ADT A290 | 7:10 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 16h05 | 11:15 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 6h20 | 2:40 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N809 · ADT N801 · ADT A524 | 11:35 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 15h10 | 2:45 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 2 transfers | |
ADT N809 · ADT A508 | 11:35 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 12h45 | 12:20 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT N809 · ADT A508 | 11:50 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 12h30 | 12:20 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT N809 · ADT N801 · ADT A524 | 11:50 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 14h55 | 2:45 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 2 transfers | |
ADT N801 · ADT A524 | 2:20 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 12h25 | 2:45 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT N801 · ADT A524 | 2:35 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 12h10 | 2:45 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT N804 · ADT N813 · ADT N810 · ADT A133 | 9:10 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 20h35 | 5:45 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 3 transfers | |
ADT N804 · ADT N813 · ADT P702 · ADT A133 | 9:10 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 20h35 | 5:45 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 3 transfers | |
ADT N804 · ADT N813 · ADT A104 · ADT P702 | 9:10 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 20h35 | 5:45 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 4 transfers | |
ADT N804 · ADT N813 · ADT A104 · ADT A133 | 9:10 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 20h35 | 5:45 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 3 transfers | |
ADT N813 · ADT A104 · ADT P702 · ADT A133 | 11:15 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 18h30 | 5:45 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 3 transfers | |
ADT N813 · ADT A104 · ADT P702 · ADT A133 | 11:15 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 18h45 | 6:00 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 3 transfers | |
ADT N813 · ADT P702 · ADT A133 | 11:15 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 18h45 | 6:00 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 2 transfers | |
ADT N813 · ADT A104 · ADT A133 | 11:15 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 18h30 | 5:45 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 2 transfers | |
ADT N813 · ADT P702 · ADT A133 | 11:15 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 18h30 | 5:45 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 2 transfers | |
ADT N813 · ADT N810 · ADT A133 | 11:15 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 18h45 | 6:00 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 2 transfers | |
ADT N813 · ADT A104 · ADT A133 | 11:15 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 18h45 | 6:00 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 2 transfers | |
ADT N813 · ADT N810 · ADT A133 | 11:15 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 18h30 | 5:45 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 11:20 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 10h35 | 9:55 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 11:59 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 9h56 | 9:55 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus+![]() | 12:20 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 9h35 | 9:55 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
· | 12:55 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 9h00 | 9:55 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) 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 6h 20m.
Distance 260 miles (419 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Albany, NY — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Albany, NY trip today.
Major state museum covering New York's nature, history, and culture. Highlights include Adirondack, 9/11, and native history exhibits.
Historic townhouse museum interpreting Albany life from the 18th century onward. Period rooms and exhibits make local history engaging.
Contemporary art museum at the University at Albany featuring rotating exhibitions by regional and international artists in a modern setting.
Large urban park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Visitors enjoy trails, lake views, gardens, and seasonal recreation near downtown.
Historic neighborhood known for ornate rowhouses and one of America's longest continuous residential streets of this style.
Broad ceremonial boulevard through Empire State Plaza. The reflecting pools and open vistas create one of Albany's best walking spaces.
A mini hot dog topped with meat sauce, mustard, and onions. A Capital Region staple tied to local hot dog stands and late-night eating.
Thin slices of spiced bologna, often grilled or fried and served on a roll. It is a nostalgic Upstate New York lunch-counter classic.
Melba sauce, a raspberry dipping sauce for fried mozzarella or wedges, was created in Albany and remains a signature local condiment.
Refined New American restaurant praised for seasonal dishes, polished service, and an elegant but approachable setting in downtown Albany.
Long-running Italian restaurant known for mozzarella sticks with melba sauce and classic red-sauce dishes in a busy family atmosphere.
Historic downtown tavern known for Albany comfort food, craft beer, and classic interiors. A reliable stop for local flavors and atmosphere.
Moderate for U.S. state capitals. Hotels can be lower than NYC, dining is typical for the region, and local transit is limited so visitors often use taxis or rental cars.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, about 10-15% for taxis, and $1-2 per drink or coffee in cafes if there is table service.
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.

Most Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY buses use the Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center to Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles) station pair, with some services arriving at Albany, Hamilton Street (Greyhound Station). Use this guide to compare Buffalo, NY and Albany, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free WiFi is available in the station. ATMs are aTM services are available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
Available at Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Albany, Hamilton Street (Greyhound Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Albany, Hamilton Street (Greyhound Station). ATMs are available at Albany, Hamilton Street (Greyhound Station).
Ticket office support is available at Albany, Hamilton Street (Greyhound Station).
Available at Albany, Hamilton Street (Greyhound Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Albany, Hamilton Street (Greyhound Station): Wheelchair accessible entry.
Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles) is 6 km from Albany city centre. Public transport options include:
Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles). ATMs are available at Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles).
Ticket office support is available at Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles).
Available at Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles): No specific accessibility features provided.
Albany, Division St / Green St has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Albany, Division St / Green St. ATMs are available at Albany, Division St / Green St.
Ticket office support is available at Albany, Division St / Green St.
Available at Albany, Division St / Green St: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Albany, Division St / Green St: Wheelchair access available.
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