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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
$87
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
9 h 2 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hartford, VT 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 Hartford, VT to Albany, NY will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
It's difficult to get from Hartford, VT to Albany, NY without transferring at least once.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hartford, VT to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $87. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 9h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, and a train costs an average of $130.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$97 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 48m Average total duration Fastest 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hartford, VT to Albany, NY:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hartford, VT to Albany, NY costing on average $130 (€106).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 3m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
The table below shows live departures for Hartford, VT to Albany, NY buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:50 AM Hartford, VT | 8h25 | 6:15 PM Albany, NY | 1 transfer | |
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![]() | 2:15 AM Hartford, VT | 7h40 | 9:55 AM Albany, NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:05 AM Hartford, VT | 12h35 | 6:40 PM Albany, NY | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Hartford, VT to Albany, NY run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $87 (€71) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:20, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 98 miles (159 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 98 miles (159 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€71) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 7:20 AM |
Last bus 6:00 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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