The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Albany, NY
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, 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 New York, NY to Albany, NY will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 24 buses that leave New York, NY for Albany, NY on Thu, Mar 05, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Mar 05 the direct buses cover the 217 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
On Thu, Mar 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Albany, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $235.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $557 Average price |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
New York, NY to Albany, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Live departures
New York, NY to Albany, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Albany, NY buses for today, Wednesday, March 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:01 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h39 | 7:40 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A276 · ADT A112 | 12:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h50 | 3:50 PM Albany, Albany Shaker Rd. (Albany International Airport), NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT A276 | 12:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h10 | 3:10 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h40 | 4:10 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3h00 | 6:00 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3h20 | 6:20 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A278 · ADT A264 | 4:15 PM New York, W 33rd St / 11th Ave (Hudson Yards Trailways), NY | 3h55 | 8:10 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT A278 | 4:15 PM New York, W 33rd St / 11th Ave (Hudson Yards Trailways), NY | 3h15 | 7:30 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A278 | 4:45 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h45 | 7:30 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A278 · ADT A264 | 4:45 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h25 | 8:10 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:55 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h00 | 7:55 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h10 | 9:40 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT P758 · ADT A288 | 7:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h00 | 11:00 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT P758 · ADT A288 | 7:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h25 | 11:25 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h00 | 10:15 PM Albany, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A288 | 8:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h00 | 11:00 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A288 | 8:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h25 | 11:25 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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ADT P774 · ADT A290 | 12:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h45 | 4:15 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT A290 | 12:30 AM New York, W 33rd St / 11th Ave (Hudson Yards Trailways), NY | 3h45 | 4:15 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A290 | 1:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h15 | 4:15 AM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Albany, NY
Buses from New York, NY to Albany, NY run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 134 miles (217 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 134 miles (217 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus, Pine Hill Trailways, Wonder Bus Inc, Fox Bus, Trailways from New York, NY to Albany, NYYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Albany, NY with Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus, Pine Hill Trailways, Wonder Bus Inc, Fox Bus, Trailways for as low as $26 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Albany, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, 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.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Albany, NY
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
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