Bus Albany, NY to Charlotte - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Albany, NY to Charlotte

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Albany, NY to Charlotte from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$157

tomorrow

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$149

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 20m	2:10 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY	9:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$157	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/19/2025 2:10:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
FlixBus	19h 0m	2:30 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	9:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$158	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/19/2025 2:30:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
FlixBus	34h 40m	8:10 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY	6:50 AM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$177	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:10:00 PM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 40m
Greyhound US	18h 15m	11:20 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	5:35 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$185	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/19/2025 11:20:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Greyhound US	17h 55m	6:30 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	12:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$195	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/19/2025 6:30:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Albany, NY to Charlotte via Washington, DC, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  19h 0m
  
  0
  
  1:15 PM
  
  Albany, NY
  Bus Terminal
  
  11:45 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $60
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:15:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
- Busbud
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  1:00 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Charlotte
  Queen City Dr
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $76
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/22/2025 1:00:00 AM to Queen City Dr, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 20m	2:10 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY	9:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$149	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/24/2025 2:10:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Greyhound US	17h 55m	6:30 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	12:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$150	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/24/2025 6:30:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 55m
Greyhound US	18h 15m	11:20 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	5:35 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$150	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/24/2025 11:20:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
FlixBus	19h 0m	2:30 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	9:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$150	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/24/2025 2:30:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
FlixBus	33h 25m	2:10 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY	11:35 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$150	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/24/2025 2:10:00 PM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Albany, NY to Charlotte via Washington, DC, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  18h 15m
  
  0
  
  11:20 PM
  
  Albany, NY
  Bus Terminal
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $70
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/22/2025 11:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
- Busbud
  
  8h 20m
  
  0
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  5:35 PM
  
  Charlotte
  W Trade St
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $64
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/23/2025 9:15:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $15

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Albany, NY to Charlotte is $99 on 12/14/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Albany, NY and Charlotte

See here how frequent the connections between Albany, NY and Charlotte are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Albany, NY to Charlotte. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Albany, NY and Charlotte.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 buses from Albany, NY to Charlotte, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Albany, NY and Charlotte, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Albany, NY to Charlotte

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 8 times every day by bus from Albany, NY to Charlotte in one click! Book your bus ticket from Albany, NY to Charlotte starting from $99!

Cheapest Bus	$99
Fastest Bus	17h 55m
Earliest Bus	2:10 PM
Latest Bus	11:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	641.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Albany, NY to Charlotte

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Albany, NY for Charlotte: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$135

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$149

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$165

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$160

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Albany, NY to Charlotte

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Albany, NY to Charlotte, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $135, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Albany, NY to Charlotte. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $149.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Albany, NY to Charlotte, with $149. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $158.

How to save money travelling from Albany, NY to Charlotte

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Albany, NY to Charlotte in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Albany, NY to Charlotte, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Albany, NY to Charlotte are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Albany, NY and Charlotte

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Albany, NY and Charlotte.

Bus Terminal

Hamilton St 34

Rensselaer Station

East St 649

SUNY Collins Circle

Collins Cir

Crossgates Mall

Crossgates Mall Rd 1

Quay Street

Quay St.

Freedom Drive 3301

Freedom Dr 3301

Central Bus Station

Church St

S Church St 330

Arrowood Light Rail Station

South Blvd 7430

Pilot Travel Center gas station

Statesville Ave 3807

Service and Comfort on the bus from Albany, NY to Charlotte

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Albany, NY to Charlotte? Or which bus companies serve the route Albany, NY to Charlotte? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Albany, NY to Charlotte bus

How much does a Albany, NY Charlotte bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $99 and takes 19h 20m to reach Charlotte. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Albany, NY to Charlotte?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $99 and $215. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Charlotte.

On average, how many connections are available from Albany, NY to Charlotte each day?

Every day, the Albany, NY to Charlotte bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Albany, NY to Charlotte take?

The fastest bus from Albany, NY to Charlotte is offered by Greyhound US and takes 17h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $195. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Albany, NY to Charlotte?

The earliest bus arriving in Charlotte from Albany, NY starts at 2:10 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Albany, NY to Charlotte?

The latest bus trip departing from Albany, NY for Charlotte starts at 11:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Albany, NY Charlotte route?

When traveling by bus from Albany, NY to Charlotte, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Albany, NY and Charlotte?

You can check all the direct connections between Albany, NY and Charlotte by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Albany, NY to Charlotte bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Albany, NY Charlotte bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Albany, NY Charlotte bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Albany, NY to Charlotte on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Albany, NY to Charlotte

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Albany, NY and to Charlotte

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Albany, NY and to Charlotte. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!