Bus Richmond, VA to Albany, NY: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Richmond, VA to Albany, NY

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

today

$109

tomorrow

$120

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$124

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 55m	4:00 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	9:55 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/18/2025 4:00:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 55m
FlixBus	18h 10m	3:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	9:55 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$109	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/18/2025 3:45:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
Greyhound US	12h 30m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	2:40 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/18/2025 2:10:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
FlixBus	12h 50m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	2:40 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/18/2025 1:50:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	18h 40m	4:30 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:10 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/18/2025 4:30:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Albany, NY via Washington, DC, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Richmond, VA
  Main Street Station
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/19/2025 6:15:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Busbud
  
  8h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Albany, NY
  Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $75
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 50m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	2:40 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$120	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:50:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	12h 0m	4:40 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	4:40 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/19/2025 4:40:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Greyhound US	12h 30m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	2:40 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/19/2025 2:10:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Greyhound US	17h 55m	4:00 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	9:55 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/19/2025 4:00:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 55m
FlixBus	11h 0m	6:15 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	5:15 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$129	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/19/2025 6:15:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Albany, NY via Washington, DC, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Richmond, VA
  Main Street Station
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/19/2025 6:15:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Busbud
  
  8h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Albany, NY
  Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $75
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 10m	10:20 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:30 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$124	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/24/2025 10:20:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
FlixBus	18h 40m	4:30 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:10 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$124	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/24/2025 4:30:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
FlixBus	15h 10m	10:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	1:20 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY	Economy	$125	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/24/2025 10:10:00 PM to SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Greyhound US	12h 30m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	2:40 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/24/2025 2:10:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Greyhound US	17h 55m	4:00 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	9:55 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/24/2025 4:00:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Albany, NY via Washington, DC, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Richmond, VA
  Main Street Station
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/19/2025 6:15:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Busbud
  
  8h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Albany, NY
  Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $75
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save $26

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Richmond, VA to Albany, NY is $83 on 12/14/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Richmond, VA and Albany, NY

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Richmond, VA to Albany, NY. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Richmond, VA and Albany, NY.

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

Facts about the bus from Richmond, VA to Albany, NY

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 13 times every day by bus from Richmond, VA to Albany, NY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Albany, NY starting from $83!

Cheapest Bus	$83
Fastest Bus	11h 0m
Earliest Bus	8:45 AM
Latest Bus	10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	13 Ø
Distance	403.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Richmond, VA to Albany, NY

Every day, 13 buses from 2 bus companies leave Richmond, VA 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

$109

Friday 12/19

$120

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$124

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$122

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 Richmond, VA to Albany, NY

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

With a price starting from $109, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Richmond, VA to Albany, NY. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $124.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richmond, VA to Albany, NY, with $109. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $125.

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

All bus stations and stops in Richmond, VA and Albany, NY

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

Main Street Station

E Main St 1500

VCU Parking

N. Pine Street 271

Central Bus Station

Eastern Bus

N Arthur Ashe Blvd 910

3rd & Franklin

North 3rd Street 70

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 Richmond, VA to Albany, NY

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

FAQs about the Richmond, VA to Albany, NY bus

How much does a Richmond, VA Albany, NY bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $83 and takes 18h 10m to reach Albany, NY. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $83 and $168. 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 Richmond, VA to Albany, NY each day?

Every day, the Richmond, VA to Albany, NY bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Richmond, VA to Albany, NY is offered by FlixBus and takes 11h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $129. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Albany, NY from Richmond, VA starts at 8:45 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 Richmond, VA to Albany, NY?

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

When traveling by bus from Richmond, VA to Albany, NY, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Richmond, VA and Albany, NY?

You can check all the direct connections between Richmond, VA 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: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Albany, NY

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