Bus New York to Albany, NY: Compare prices and save money

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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

$21

tomorrow

$21

Monday

$21

Tuesday

Wednesday

$21

Thursday

$21

Friday

$21

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Wanda Coach	3h 0m	4:30 PM	New York	Chinatown	7:30 PM	Albany, NY	Asian Supermarket	Economy	$21	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 PM to Asian Supermarket, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
BBBus USA	3h 15m	4:00 PM	New York	East Broadway	7:15 PM	Albany, NY	Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station	Premium Economy	$22	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from East Broadway, New York (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Greyhound US	2h 25m	4:00 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	6:25 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
New York Trailways	3h 10m	7:00 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	10:10 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$31	A Bus from New York Trailways goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 0m	10:00 AM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	1:00 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Wanda Coach	3h 0m	4:30 PM	New York	Chinatown	7:30 PM	Albany, NY	Asian Supermarket	Economy	$21	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/7/2025 4:30:00 PM to Asian Supermarket, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
BBBus USA	3h 15m	4:00 PM	New York	East Broadway	7:15 PM	Albany, NY	Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station	Premium Economy	$22	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from East Broadway, New York (USA) at 12/7/2025 4:00:00 PM to Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Greyhound US	2h 40m	8:30 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	11:10 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$26	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	3h 20m	10:00 AM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	1:20 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 AM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
New York Trailways	3h 55m	7:00 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	10:55 AM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$33	A Bus from New York Trailways goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 AM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Wanda Coach	3h 0m	4:30 PM	New York	Chinatown	7:30 PM	Albany, NY	Asian Supermarket	Economy	$21	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/8/2025 4:30:00 PM to Asian Supermarket, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Greyhound US	2h 40m	8:30 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	11:10 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
BBBus USA	3h 15m	4:00 PM	New York	East Broadway	7:15 PM	Albany, NY	Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station	Premium Economy	$23	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from East Broadway, New York (USA) at 12/8/2025 4:00:00 PM to Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 20m	10:00 AM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	1:20 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
New York Trailways	3h 10m	7:00 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	10:10 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$30	A Bus from New York Trailways goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Wanda Coach	3h 0m	4:30 PM	New York	Chinatown	7:30 PM	Albany, NY	Asian Supermarket	Economy	$21	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/10/2025 4:30:00 PM to Asian Supermarket, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Greyhound US	3h 10m	1:30 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	4:40 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/10/2025 1:30:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 20m	10:00 AM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	1:20 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 AM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
BBBus USA	3h 5m	7:45 AM	New York	East Broadway	10:50 AM	Albany, NY	Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station	Premium Economy	$28	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from East Broadway, New York (USA) at 12/10/2025 7:45:00 AM to Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
New York Trailways	3h 10m	7:00 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	10:10 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$29	A Bus from New York Trailways goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	2h 25m	4:00 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	6:25 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$21	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/11/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Wanda Coach	3h 0m	4:30 PM	New York	Chinatown	7:30 PM	Albany, NY	Asian Supermarket	Economy	$21	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/11/2025 4:30:00 PM to Asian Supermarket, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	3h 20m	10:00 AM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	1:20 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/11/2025 10:00:00 AM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
BBBus USA	3h 5m	7:45 AM	New York	East Broadway	10:50 AM	Albany, NY	Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station	Premium Economy	$29	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from East Broadway, New York (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:45:00 AM to Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
New York Trailways	3h 10m	7:00 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	10:10 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$30	A Bus from New York Trailways goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Wanda Coach	3h 0m	4:30 PM	New York	Chinatown	7:30 PM	Albany, NY	Asian Supermarket	Economy	$21	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/12/2025 4:30:00 PM to Asian Supermarket, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
BBBus USA	3h 15m	4:00 PM	New York	East Broadway	7:15 PM	Albany, NY	Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station	Premium Economy	$22	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from East Broadway, New York (USA) at 12/12/2025 4:00:00 PM to Central Ave & Lexington Ave Bus Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Greyhound US	3h 10m	1:30 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	4:40 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/12/2025 1:30:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 20m	10:00 AM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	1:20 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/12/2025 10:00:00 AM to SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
New York Trailways	4h 10m	10:30 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	2:40 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from New York Trailways goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/12/2025 10:30:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from New York to Albany, NY is $13 on 12/2/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 85 daily buses from New York to Albany, NY. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 38 daily coaches between New York and Albany, NY.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 158 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 58 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 $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	2h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:01 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	58 Ø
Distance	134.5 miles
Bus Companies	New York Trailways, Greyhound US, BBBus USA, FlixBus, Wanda Coach and Peter Pan Bus Lines

Cheapest bus connections from New York to Albany, NY

Every day, 58 buses from 6 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 12/06/2025 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

Saturday 12/06

$22

Sunday 12/07

$21

Monday 12/08

$13

Tuesday 12/09

$13

Wednesday 12/10

$13

Thursday 12/11

$13

Friday 12/12

$36

Saturday 12/13

$30

Sunday 12/14

$21

Monday 12/15

$22

Tuesday 12/16

$26

Wednesday 12/17

$13

Thursday 12/18

$26

Friday 12/19

$13

Saturday 12/20

$13

Sunday 12/21

$21

Monday 12/22

$13

Tuesday 12/23

$28

Wednesday 12/24

$21

Thursday 12/25

$35

Friday 12/26

$13

Saturday 12/27

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 $13, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from New York to Albany, NY. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Albany, NY, with $13. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

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

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

Cheapest Price	$21
Fastest Bus	2h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:01 AM
Last Bus	8:45 PM
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	12/5/2025

BBBus USA from New York to Albany, NY

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	12/5/2025

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.

Port Authority Bus Terminal

8th Ave 641

31st & 8th Ave

31st St & 8th Ave

West 34th Street

West 34th Street 650

Chinatown

Allen St 28

East Broadway

East Broadway 120

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 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 $13 and takes 2h 25m 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 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $79. 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 58 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 $24. 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 11:00 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

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

Premium Economy

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

More bus routes to New York and to Albany, NY

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