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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
$60
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
318 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montreal, QC 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 Montreal, QC to Albany, NY will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
Of the 13 buses that leave Montreal, QC for Albany, NY on Mon, Jun 22, 12 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 318 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montreal, QC 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 bus which can get you there in 5h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, and a bus costs an average of $50.
Distance: 197 miles (318 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Montreal, QC to Albany, NY:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Montreal, QC to Albany, NY costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 28m.
You'll arrive about -2h -46m sooner (5h 27m by bus vs 3h 41m by car) and save roughly $-4.25 (€-3.48) compared to fuel and tolls ($61 (€50) vs $56 (€46)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound, Trailways.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Montreal, QC 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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![]() | 7:00 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 5h45 | 12:45 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A287 | 8:00 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 6h05 | 2:05 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A287 · ADT A264 | 8:00 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 7h10 | 3:10 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 5h25 | 2:25 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 5h05 | 2:05 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 5h55 | 5:10 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 4h55 | 6:55 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 5h15 | 7:15 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 5h40 | 10:55 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 5h10 | 3:10 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 4h50 | 2:50 AM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A297 | 10:30 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 5h25 | 3:55 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal | 4h20 | 4:05 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Montreal, QC to Albany, NY run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $50 (€41) by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 197 miles (318 km) distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 197 miles (318 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Major state museum covering New York history, nature, and culture, with notable exhibits including the September 11 gallery and Adirondack wilderness displays.
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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.
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