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

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

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

today

tomorrow

$67

Saturday

$57

Sunday

$55

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$80

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 45m	4:25 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	11:10 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/19/2025 4:25:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Greyhound US	7h 40m	5:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	1:00 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/19/2025 5:20:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound US	7h 15m	9:25 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	4:40 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/19/2025 9:25:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	11h 25m	10:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:55 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:30:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
FlixBus	10h 40m	4:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	2:40 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/19/2025 4:00:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Albany, NY via New York, you can save more than $43? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  8h 10m
  
  0
  
  11:20 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop
  
  1:20 PM
  
  New York
  Port Authority Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/20/2025 11:20:00 AM to Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- iLIKEBUS
  
  3h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  New York
  Chinatown
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Albany, NY
  Asian Supermarket
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from iLIKEBUS goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/20/2025 4:30:00 PM to Asian Supermarket, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $43

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 40m	5:00 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	4:40 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/20/2025 5:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	11h 25m	10:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:55 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/20/2025 10:30:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
FlixBus	12h 5m	8:00 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	8:05 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/20/2025 8:00:00 AM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Greyhound US	7h 30m	9:45 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	5:15 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$57	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/20/2025 9:45:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Greyhound US	7h 40m	7:00 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	2:40 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$57	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/20/2025 7:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Albany, NY via New York, you can save more than $35? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- OurBus
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  1:30 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Philadelphia, PA
  
  3:00 PM
  
  New York
  Bolt Hudson Yard
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from OurBus goes from Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:30:00 PM to Bolt Hudson Yard, New York (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- iLIKEBUS
  
  3h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  New York
  Chinatown
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Albany, NY
  Asian Supermarket
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from iLIKEBUS goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/21/2025 4:30:00 PM to Asian Supermarket, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save $35

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 30m	9:45 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	5:15 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/21/2025 9:45:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Greyhound US	6h 40m	8:00 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	2:40 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/21/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
FlixBus	10h 40m	4:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	2:40 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/21/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
FlixBus	11h 25m	10:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:55 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:30:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
FlixBus	12h 5m	8:00 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	8:05 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/21/2025 8:00:00 AM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Albany, NY via New York, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- OurBus
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  1:30 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Philadelphia, PA
  
  3:00 PM
  
  New York
  Bolt Hudson Yard
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from OurBus goes from Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:30:00 PM to Bolt Hudson Yard, New York (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- iLIKEBUS
  
  3h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  New York
  Chinatown
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Albany, NY
  Asian Supermarket
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from iLIKEBUS goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/21/2025 4:30:00 PM to Asian Supermarket, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 40m	8:00 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	2:40 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/24/2025 8:00:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
FlixBus	10h 45m	12:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	11:30 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/24/2025 12:45:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
FlixBus	10h 40m	4:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	2:40 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/24/2025 4:00:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
FlixBus	11h 25m	10:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:55 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/24/2025 10:30:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Greyhound US	6h 35m	8:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	2:55 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/24/2025 8:20:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Albany, NY via New York, you can save more than $58? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- OurBus
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  1:30 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Philadelphia, PA
  
  3:00 PM
  
  New York
  Bolt Hudson Yard
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from OurBus goes from Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:30:00 PM to Bolt Hudson Yard, New York (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- iLIKEBUS
  
  3h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  New York
  Chinatown
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Albany, NY
  Asian Supermarket
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from iLIKEBUS goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/21/2025 4:30:00 PM to Asian Supermarket, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save $58

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Albany, NY is $49 on 12/16/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and Albany, NY

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 39 daily buses from Philadelphia to Albany, NY. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Albany, NY.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 39 buses from Philadelphia to Albany, NY, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Albany, NY, with 18 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Albany, NY

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 28 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Albany, NY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Albany, NY starting from $49!

Cheapest Bus	$49
Fastest Bus	6h 35m
Earliest Bus	3:35 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	28 Ø
Distance	200.3 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Albany, NY

Every day, 28 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for Albany, NY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/18/2025 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

$67

Saturday 12/20

$57

Sunday 12/21

$75

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$80

Thursday 12/25

$65

Friday 12/26

$73

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

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 Philadelphia to Albany, NY

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

With a price starting from $55, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Albany, NY. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $80.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Albany, NY, with $55. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $57.

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

Beloved bus companies from Philadelphia to Albany, NY

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

FlixBus from Philadelphia to Albany, NY

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

Cheapest Price	$56
Fastest Bus	7h 35m
Earliest Bus	3:35 AM
Last Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	12/16/2025

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Albany, NY

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

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

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 Philadelphia to Albany, NY

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

FAQs about the Philadelphia to Albany, NY bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $49 and takes 7h 30m to reach Albany, NY. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $49 and $198. 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 Philadelphia to Albany, NY each day?

Every day, the Philadelphia to Albany, NY bus route is served by approximately 28 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to Albany, NY is offered by Greyhound US and takes 6h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $92. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Albany, NY from Philadelphia starts at 3:35 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 Philadelphia to Albany, NY?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for Albany, NY starts at 10:30 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 Philadelphia Albany, NY route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia and Albany, NY?

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to Albany, NY

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