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Compare all timetables for the bus from New York to Albany, NY

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from New York to Albany, NY from various bus operators like New York Trailways, Greyhound US or BBBus USA for the next days.

today
from $22
tomorrow
from $22
Tuesday
from $23
Wednesday
from $23
Thursday
from $18
Friday
from $22
Saturday
from $22

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • BBBus USA
    3h 15m
    0
    4:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    7:15 PM
    Albany, NY
    Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station
    0
    BBBus USA
    Premium Economy
    $22
  • Wanda Coach
    3h 0m
    0
    9:00 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    12:00 PM
    Albany, NY
    Asian Supermarket
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $23
  • Greyhound US
    2h 25m
    0
    4:00 PM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    6:25 PM
    Albany, NY
    Bus Terminal
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $33
  • New York Trailways
    3h 55m
    0
    7:00 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    10:55 AM
    Albany, NY
    SUNY Collins Circle
    0
    New York Trailways
    Economy
    $39
  • megabus US
    3h 20m
    0
    1:30 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    4:50 PM
    Albany, NY
    Rensselaer Station
    0
    megabus US
    Economy
    $39

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • BBBus USA
    3h 15m
    0
    4:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    7:15 PM
    Albany, NY
    Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station
    0
    BBBus USA
    Premium Economy
    $22
  • Wanda Coach
    3h 0m
    0
    9:00 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    12:00 PM
    Albany, NY
    Asian Supermarket
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $23
  • Greyhound US
    2h 50m
    0
    7:40 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    10:30 AM
    Albany, NY
    Bus Terminal
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    3h 20m
    0
    10:00 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    1:20 PM
    Albany, NY
    SUNY Collins Circle
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • megabus Canada
    2h 50m
    0
    9:30 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    12:20 AM
    Albany, NY
    Bus Terminal
    0
    megabus Canada
    Economy
    $29

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Wanda Coach
    3h 0m
    0
    9:00 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    12:00 PM
    Albany, NY
    Asian Supermarket
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $23
  • Wanda Coach
    3h 0m
    0
    4:30 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    7:30 PM
    Albany, NY
    Asian Supermarket
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $23

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Wanda Coach
    3h 0m
    0
    9:00 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    12:00 PM
    Albany, NY
    Asian Supermarket
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $23
  • Greyhound US
    2h 25m
    0
    4:00 PM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    6:25 PM
    Albany, NY
    Rensselaer Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $29
  • New York Trailways
    3h 10m
    0
    7:00 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    10:10 AM
    Albany, NY
    Bus Terminal
    0
    New York Trailways
    Economy
    $32
  • BBBus USA
    3h 5m
    0
    7:45 AM
    New York
    East Broadway
    10:50 AM
    Albany, NY
    Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station
    0
    BBBus USA
    Premium Economy
    $33
  • FlixBus
    3h 20m
    0
    10:00 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    1:20 PM
    Albany, NY
    SUNY
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $37

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • OurBus
    2h 50m
    0
    10:00 AM
    New York
    Bolt Hudson Yard
    12:50 PM
    Albany, NY
    SUNY Collins Circle
    0
    OurBus
    First Class
    $18
  • Wanda Coach
    3h 0m
    0
    9:00 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    12:00 PM
    Albany, NY
    Asian Supermarket
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $23
  • BBBus USA
    3h 5m
    0
    7:45 AM
    New York
    East Broadway
    10:50 AM
    Albany, NY
    Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station
    0
    BBBus USA
    Premium Economy
    $33
  • Greyhound US
    2h 50m
    0
    7:40 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    10:30 AM
    Albany, NY
    Bus Terminal
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $34
  • New York Trailways
    3h 55m
    0
    7:00 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    10:55 AM
    Albany, NY
    SUNY Collins Circle
    0
    New York Trailways
    Economy
    $36

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • BBBus USA
    3h 15m
    0
    4:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    7:15 PM
    Albany, NY
    Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station
    0
    BBBus USA
    Premium Economy
    $22
  • Wanda Coach
    3h 0m
    0
    9:00 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    12:00 PM
    Albany, NY
    Asian Supermarket
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $23
  • Greyhound US
    2h 25m
    0
    4:00 PM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    6:25 PM
    Albany, NY
    Bus Terminal
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $28
  • megabus Canada
    2h 50m
    0
    9:30 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    12:20 AM
    Albany, NY
    Bus Terminal
    0
    megabus Canada
    Economy
    $35
  • New York Trailways
    2h 50m
    0
    9:30 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    12:20 AM
    Albany, NY
    Bus Terminal
    0
    New York Trailways
    Economy
    $36

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • BBBus USA
    3h 15m
    0
    4:00 PM
    New York
    East Broadway
    7:15 PM
    Albany, NY
    Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station
    0
    BBBus USA
    Premium Economy
    $22
  • Greyhound US
    2h 25m
    0
    4:00 PM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    6:25 PM
    Albany, NY
    Bus Terminal
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $23
  • Wanda Coach
    3h 0m
    0
    9:00 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    12:00 PM
    Albany, NY
    Asian Supermarket
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $23
  • New York Trailways
    2h 45m
    0
    11:45 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    2:30 PM
    Albany, NY
    Bus Terminal
    0
    New York Trailways
    Economy
    $34
  • megabus US
    3h 20m
    0
    1:30 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    4:50 PM
    Albany, NY
    Rensselaer Station
    0
    megabus US
    Economy
    $34

Frequency of bus connections between New York and Albany, NY

See here how frequent the connections between New York and Albany, NY are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 87 daily buses from New York to Albany, NY. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between New York and Albany, NY.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 181 buses from New York to Albany, NY, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and Albany, NY, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from New York to Albany, NY

Compare all providers like New York Trailways, Greyhound US and BBBus USA that travel 56 times every day by bus from New York to Albany, NY in one click! Book your bus ticket from New York to Albany, NY starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus $18
Fastest Bus 2h 25m
Earliest Bus 12:01 AM
Latest Bus 9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 56 Ø
Distance 134.5 miles
Bus Companies New York Trailways, Greyhound US, BBBus USA, FlixBus, Wanda Coach, megabus Canada, megabus US, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus

Cheapest bus connections from New York to Albany, NY

Every day, 56 buses from 9 bus companies leave New York for Albany, NY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/30/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/29
$13
Monday 06/30
$30
Tuesday 07/01
$23
Wednesday 07/02
$29
Thursday 07/03
$44
Friday 07/04
$13
Saturday 07/05
$13
Sunday 07/06
$13
Monday 07/07
$23
Tuesday 07/08
$23
Wednesday 07/09
$13
Thursday 07/10
$21
Friday 07/11
$22
Saturday 07/12
$13
Sunday 07/13
$34
Monday 07/14
$20
Tuesday 07/15
$23
Wednesday 07/16
$24
Thursday 07/17
$13
Friday 07/18
$23
Saturday 07/19
$26
Sunday 07/20
$23
Monday 07/21
$22
Tuesday 07/22
$24
Wednesday 07/23
$23
Thursday 07/24
$13
Friday 07/25
$32
Saturday 07/26

The cheapest time to travel from New York to Albany, NY

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from New York to Albany, NY, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $18, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from New York to Albany, NY. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Albany, NY, with $18. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York to Albany, NY are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from New York to Albany, NY

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

Greyhound US from New York to Albany, NY

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $23
Fastest Bus 2h 25m
Earliest Bus 12:01 AM
Last Bus 8:45 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 6/28/2025

BBBus USA from New York to Albany, NY

BBBus USA

Here you will find the key facts about the BBBus USA bus route New York to Albany, NY:

Cheapest Price $22
Fastest Bus 2h 30m
Earliest Bus 7:45 AM
Last Bus 7:15 PM
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 6/28/2025

All bus stations and stops in New York and Albany, NY

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from New York to Albany, NY

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

FAQs about the New York to Albany, NY bus

How much does a New York Albany, NY bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 2h 50m to reach Albany, NY. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 9 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $83. 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 New York to Albany, NY each day?

Every day, the New York to Albany, NY bus route is served by approximately 56 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from New York to Albany, NY is offered by Greyhound US and takes 2h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $37. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Albany, NY from New York starts at 12:01 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 New York to Albany, NY?

The latest bus trip departing from New York for Albany, NY starts at 9:30 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 New York Albany, NY route?

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

Is there a direct bus between New York and Albany, NY?

You can check all the direct connections between New York 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: New York Trailways, Greyhound US and BBBus USA.

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

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

Economy
Economy

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

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

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