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

today

$51

tomorrow

Sunday

$47

Monday

$62

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$61

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 50m	8:00 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	12:50 AM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Greyhound US	8h 45m	10:30 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	7:15 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/5/2025 10:30:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Greyhound US	8h 25m	4:20 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	12:45 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$64	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/5/2025 4:20:00 AM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	7h 25m	2:30 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	9:55 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/5/2025 2:30:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	8h 30m	2:30 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	11:00 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/5/2025 2:30:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Albany, NY to Philadelphia via New York, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- iLIKEBUS
  
  5h 15m
  
  0
  
  4:45 PM
  
  Albany, NY
  Asian Supermarket
  
  7:30 PM
  
  New York
  Chinatown
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from iLIKEBUS goes from Asian Supermarket, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:45:00 PM to Chinatown, New York (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
- OurBus
  
  1h 30m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  New York
  Bolt Hudson Yard
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Philadelphia, PA
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from OurBus goes from Bolt Hudson Yard, New York (USA) at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 PM to Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 50m	8:00 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	12:50 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	7:15 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	2:15 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 AM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Greyhound US	9h 25m	7:20 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	4:45 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/7/2025 7:20:00 AM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	8h 30m	2:30 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	11:00 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/7/2025 2:30:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	7h 25m	2:30 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	9:55 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/7/2025 2:30:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Albany, NY to Philadelphia via New York, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- iLIKEBUS
  
  5h 10m
  
  0
  
  4:45 PM
  
  Albany, NY
  Asian Supermarket
  
  7:30 PM
  
  New York
  Chinatown
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from iLIKEBUS goes from Asian Supermarket, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/8/2025 4:45:00 PM to Chinatown, New York (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
- Busbud
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  8:00 PM
  
  New York
  31st & 8th Ave
  
  9:55 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Spring Garden St Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	8h 10m	4:20 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	12:30 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/8/2025 4:20:00 AM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	7:15 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	2:15 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/8/2025 7:15:00 AM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Greyhound US	9h 5m	10:30 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	7:35 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:30:00 AM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	8h 30m	2:30 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	11:00 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/8/2025 2:30:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	7h 45m	2:10 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY	9:55 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/8/2025 2:10:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Albany, NY to Philadelphia via New York, you can save more than $35? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- iLIKEBUS
  
  5h 10m
  
  0
  
  4:45 PM
  
  Albany, NY
  Asian Supermarket
  
  7:30 PM
  
  New York
  Chinatown
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from iLIKEBUS goes from Asian Supermarket, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/8/2025 4:45:00 PM to Chinatown, New York (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
- Busbud
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  8:00 PM
  
  New York
  31st & 8th Ave
  
  9:55 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Spring Garden St Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel Time is 1h 50m shorter, and you will save $35

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 50m	4:20 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	11:10 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/11/2025 4:20:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Greyhound US	9h 10m	4:20 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	1:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/11/2025 4:20:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Greyhound US	6h 35m	7:15 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	1:50 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:15:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	8h 50m	2:10 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY	11:00 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/11/2025 2:10:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	11h 40m	2:10 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/11/2025 2:10:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Albany, NY to Philadelphia via New York, you can save more than $35? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- iLIKEBUS
  
  5h 29m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Albany, NY
  Asian Supermarket
  
  9:00 PM
  
  New York
  Chinatown
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from iLIKEBUS goes from Asian Supermarket, Albany, NY (USA) at 12/12/2025 6:30:00 PM to Chinatown, New York (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
- OurBus
  
  1h 29m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  New York
  Bolt Hudson Yard
  
  11:59 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Philadelphia, PA
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from OurBus goes from Bolt Hudson Yard, New York (USA) at 12/12/2025 10:30:00 PM to Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:59:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 29m
Travel Time is 1h 6m shorter, and you will save $35

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Albany, NY to Philadelphia is $47 on 12/3/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Albany, NY and Philadelphia

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 36 daily buses from Albany, NY to Philadelphia. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 19 daily coaches between Albany, NY and Philadelphia.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 37 buses from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, while Night sees the fewest connections between Albany, NY and Philadelphia, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Albany, NY to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 24 times every day by bus from Albany, NY to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Albany, NY to Philadelphia starting from $47!

Cheapest Bus	$47
Fastest Bus	4h 50m
Earliest Bus	4:20 AM
Latest Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	24 Ø
Distance	200.3 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Albany, NY to Philadelphia

Every day, 24 buses from 2 bus companies leave Albany, NY for Philadelphia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$51

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

$47

Monday 12/08

$62

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$61

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$62

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$54

Sunday 12/21

$62

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Albany, NY to Philadelphia

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

With a price starting from $47, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Albany, NY to Philadelphia. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $62.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, with $47. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $50.

How to save money travelling from Albany, NY to Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Albany, NY to Philadelphia

These are the most booked bus companies between Albany, NY to Philadelphia from our users.

Greyhound US from Albany, NY to Philadelphia

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Albany, NY to Philadelphia:

Cheapest Price	$47
Fastest Bus	4h 50m
Earliest Bus	4:20 AM
Last Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Connections	19 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Albany, NY and Philadelphia

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

Bus Terminal

Hamilton St 34

SUNY Collins Circle

Collins Cir

Crossgates Mall

Crossgates Mall Rd 1

Quay Street

Quay St.

Asian Supermarket

Central Ave 1245

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

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

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

FAQs about the Albany, NY to Philadelphia bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $47 and takes 4h 50m to reach Philadelphia. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $47 and $93. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Philadelphia.

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

Every day, the Albany, NY to Philadelphia bus route is served by approximately 24 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Albany, NY to Philadelphia is offered by Greyhound US and takes 4h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $51. 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 Philadelphia?

The earliest bus arriving in Philadelphia from Albany, NY starts at 4:20 AM. 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 Philadelphia?

The latest bus trip departing from Albany, NY for Philadelphia starts at 6:30 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 Philadelphia route?

When traveling by bus from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. 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 Philadelphia?

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

What can I take with me on the Albany, NY to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Albany, NY and to Philadelphia

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