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New York State Museum
Major state museum covering New York history, nature, and culture, with strong permanent exhibitions and broad appeal for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$190
Average price
$190
Fastest journey
1 d 12 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 12 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1329 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nashville, TN 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 Nashville, TN to Albany, NY will cost around $190 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $190.
Of the 1 buses that leave Nashville, TN for Albany, NY on Thu, Jun 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 1329 km distance in an average of 1 d 12 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 12 h 25 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 1 d 12 h 25 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.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nashville, TN to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $188. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $188, and a bus costs an average of $190.
Distance: 825 miles (1329 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$190 Average price | $188 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
36h 55m Average total duration 36h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nashville, TN to Albany, NY:
A flight is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nashville, TN to Albany, NY costing on average $190 (€153).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 25m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 36h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 35h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $149 |
The table below shows live departures for Nashville, TN to Albany, NY buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:45 AM Nashville, TN | 36h25 | 3:10 PM Albany, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nashville, TN to Albany, NY run on average 6 times per day, taking around 36h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $190 (€153) but you can travel from only $188 (€152) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 825 miles (1329 km) distance in 36h 25m.
Distance 825 miles (1329 km) |
Average bus duration 36h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $190 (€153) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 36h 25m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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