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05/21/2025
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New York, NY to Albany by bus

The journey from New York, NY to Albany by bus is 134.69 mi and takes 3 hr 12 min. There are 44 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:01 AM and the last at 11:30 PM. It is possible to travel from New York, NY to Albany by bus for as little as $19.80 or as much as $82.20. The best price for this journey is $19.80.

Lowest Price $19.80
Journey Duration 3 hr 12 min
Connection per Day 44
Lowest Price $19.80
Highest Price $82.20
First Departure 12:01 AM
Last Departure 11:30 PM
Distance 134.69 mi
Departure New York, NY
Arrival Albany
Carriers bbbus.com, FlixBus

New York, NY to Albany Bus Times

Departure date
Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from New York, NY to Albany

The cheapest New York, NY - Albany bus tickets can be found for as low as $14.13 if you’re lucky, or $22.35 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $30.17.

Find the best day to travel to Albany by bus

When travelling to Albany by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways and Greyhound from New York, NY to Albany
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New York, NY to Albany CO2 Emissions by Bus

Ecology
Train
15.17kg
Bus
16.26kg
Flight
43.35kg
Car
34.68kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from New York, NY to Albany?
A bus ticket from New York, NY to Albany is $40.55. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $19.80.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from New York, NY to Albany?
The cheapest ticket you can get from New York, NY to Albany is $19.80. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between New York, NY and Albany by bus?
New York, NY to Albany is 134.69 mi.
How long does the bus between New York, NY and Albany take?
New York, NY to Albany is on average 3 hr 12 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hr 30 min.
Which companies operate from New York, NY to Albany?
The bus journey from New York, NY to Albany is covered by 6 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: bbbus.com, FlixBus, Wanda Coach, Adirondack Trailways, Pine Hill Trailways, Greyhound and Greyhound Lines, Inc..
How many bus connections per day go from New York, NY to Albany?
New York, NY to Albany has 44 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from New York, NY to Albany leave?
The earliest bus from New York, NY to Albany departs at 12:01 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from New York, NY to Albany depart?
The latest bus from New York, NY to Albany departs at 11:30 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from New York, NY to Albany in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $19.80 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from New York, NY to Albany?
There are on average 36 direct connection(s) from New York, NY to go to Albany.
What's the fastest journey time between New York, NY to Albany by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between New York, NY and Albany is 2 hr 30 min.
Is there a direct bus from New York, NY to Albany?
Yes, there is a direct bus between New York, NY and Albany.
What are the CO2 emissions for New York, NY to Albany by bus?
The bus journey from New York, NY to Albany creates 16.26kg of CO2 emissions.

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