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New York State Museum
Major state museum covering New York history, nature, and culture, with notable exhibits including the September 11 gallery and Adirondack wilderness displays.
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
8 h 45 m
Buses per day
14
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 $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 14 buses that leave Buffalo, NY for Albany, NY on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 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 Mon, Jun 22 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 $147.
Distance: 260 miles (419 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $379 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) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $71 (€58).
A train is $321 (€262) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $379 (€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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:59AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 9h56 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:59AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 13h21 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:59AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 9h56 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 9h56 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY buses for today, Sunday, June 21. 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 N805 · ADT A288 | 6:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 12h25 | 6:25 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT N805 · ADT A288 | 6:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 12h00 | 6:00 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT N805 · ADT N947 · ADT N823 · ADT A290U | 6:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 17h15 | 11:15 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 3 transfers | |
ADT N805 · ADT A532 | 6:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 14h30 | 8:30 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT N805 · ADT A532 | 6:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 13h50 | 7:50 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT N805 · ADT N947 · ADT N823 · ADT A290U | 6:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 17h35 | 11:35 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 6h20 | 2:40 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h10 | 6:40 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h25 | 6:55 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 7h50 | 6:40 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 8h05 | 6:55 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
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 A524 | 11:35 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 14h40 | 2:15 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT N809 · ADT A524 | 11:50 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 14h25 | 2:15 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 | |
· | 2:45 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 11h55 | 2:40 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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 A104 · 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 | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
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 $34 (€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 $34 (€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 — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Albany trip today.
Major state museum covering New York history, nature, and culture, with notable exhibits including the September 11 gallery and Adirondack wilderness displays.
One of the oldest museums in the United States, known for Hudson River School paintings and exhibitions on regional history and art.
Historic World War II destroyer escort operating as a floating museum on the Hudson River, offering a distinctive naval history experience.
Modern civic complex with monumental architecture, fountains, memorials, and broad public spaces that are central to Albany sightseeing.
Albany's best-known urban park, popular for walking, seasonal blooms, and relaxed city views.
Lively neighborhood corridor known for independent shops, murals, nightlife, and a strong local character.
Crispy chicken wings tossed in spicy butter hot sauce, a classic Upstate New York bar food strongly associated with the region.
Roast beef on a kummelweck roll topped with coarse salt and caraway, a beloved regional sandwich from Western New York often found across the state.
Fried mozzarella served with raspberry melba sauce, a Capital Region favorite said to have local roots and common on Albany-area menus.
Established Italian restaurant loved for handmade pasta, robust wine list, and warm, intimate atmosphere near downtown Albany.
Long-running fine-dining restaurant known for refined Indonesian-influenced New American cuisine and polished special-occasion atmosphere.
Historic downtown seafood and steak restaurant, celebrated for its classic Albany dining room and old-school service.
Costs are moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels vary by season, while casual dining and coffee are fairly affordable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants for good service; 15-18% is lower end. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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, Hamilton Street (Greyhound Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles). 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.
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