Bus Charlotte to Albany, NY: Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

$160

tomorrow

Friday

$187

Saturday

Sunday

$176

Monday

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 5m	6:05 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	11:10 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$160	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/24/2025 6:05:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m
Greyhound US	17h 30m	9:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$160	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/24/2025 9:25:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
FlixBus	17h 16m	11:59 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	5:15 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$161	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/24/2025 11:59:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 16m
FlixBus	17h 35m	11:40 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	5:15 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$161	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) at 12/24/2025 11:40:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Greyhound US	19h 15m	6:05 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	1:20 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/24/2025 6:05:00 PM to SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	17h 16m	11:59 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	5:15 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$187	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/26/2025 11:59:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 16m
FlixBus	17h 35m	11:40 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	5:15 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$187	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) at 12/26/2025 11:40:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
FlixBus	20h 50m	6:05 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$202	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) at 12/26/2025 6:05:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $202 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m
Greyhound US	21h 20m	5:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	2:40 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$204	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/26/2025 5:20:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
Greyhound US	19h 15m	6:05 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	1:20 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY	Economy	$207	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/26/2025 6:05:00 PM to SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Charlotte to Albany, NY via Washington, DC, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  23h 20m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Charlotte
  W Trade St
  
  10:20 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $62
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/26/2025 2:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  13h 50m
  
  0
  
  11:30 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  1:20 PM
  
  Albany, NY
  SUNY
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $98
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/26/2025 11:30:00 PM to SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Travel time is 6h 4m longer, but you will save $27

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 30m	9:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$176	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/28/2025 9:25:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
FlixBus	17h 16m	11:59 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	5:15 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$185	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/28/2025 11:59:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 16m
FlixBus	17h 35m	11:40 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	5:15 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$185	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) at 12/28/2025 11:40:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Greyhound US	21h 20m	5:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	2:40 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$195	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/28/2025 5:20:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
FlixBus	20h 50m	6:05 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$203	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) at 12/28/2025 6:05:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $203 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Charlotte to Albany, NY via Washington, DC, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  25h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:40 AM
  
  Charlotte
  W Trade St
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $66
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/28/2025 11:40:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
- Busbud
  
  11h 10m
  
  0
  
  2:10 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  1:20 PM
  
  Albany, NY
  SUNY Collins Circle
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $76
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/29/2025 2:10:00 AM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Travel time is 8h 24m longer, but you will save $34

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Charlotte to Albany, NY is $111 on 1/10/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Charlotte and Albany, NY

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

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

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 18 buses from Charlotte to Albany, NY, while Night sees the fewest connections between Charlotte and Albany, NY, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Charlotte to Albany, NY

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Charlotte to Albany, NY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Charlotte to Albany, NY starting from $111!

Cheapest Bus	$111
Fastest Bus	17h 5m
Earliest Bus	2:35 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	641.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Charlotte to Albany, NY

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Charlotte for Albany, NY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/24/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$160

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$187

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$176

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

$153

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

$131

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

$111

Sunday 01/11

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 01/13

Wednesday 01/14

Thursday 01/15

Friday 01/16

Saturday 01/17

The cheapest time to travel from Charlotte to Albany, NY

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

With a price starting from $153, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Charlotte to Albany, NY. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $187.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Charlotte to Albany, NY, with $99. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $160.

How to save money travelling from Charlotte to Albany, NY

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 Charlotte to Albany, NY 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 Charlotte to Albany, NY, 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 Charlotte to Albany, NY are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Charlotte and Albany, NY

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

W Trade St

W Trade St 601

Freedom Drive 3301

Freedom Dr 3301

Central Bus Station

Arrowood Light Rail Station

South Blvd 7430

Pilot Travel Center gas station

Statesville Ave 3807

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.

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

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

FAQs about the Charlotte to Albany, NY bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $111 and takes 17h 30m to reach Albany, NY. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $111 and $237. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Albany, NY.

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

Every day, the Charlotte to Albany, NY 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 Charlotte to Albany, NY take?

The fastest bus from Charlotte to Albany, NY is offered by Greyhound US and takes 17h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $160. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Albany, NY from Charlotte starts at 2:35 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 Charlotte to Albany, NY?

The latest bus trip departing from Charlotte for Albany, NY starts at 11:59 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 Charlotte Albany, NY route?

When traveling by bus from Charlotte to Albany, NY, 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 Charlotte and Albany, NY?

You can check all the direct connections between Charlotte and Albany, NY 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 Charlotte to Albany, NY 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 Charlotte Albany, NY 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 Charlotte Albany, NY 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 Charlotte to Albany, NY on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Charlotte to Albany, NY?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Charlotte and to Albany, NY

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