How much is the bus ticket from Albany to Buffalo?

The cheapest bus tickets from Albany to Buffalo start from $73. The average price for this route is around $192. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Albany to Buffalo?

The average bus travel time from Albany to Buffalo is 11h 45m, covering a distance of 402 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 50m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Albany to Buffalo route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Adirondack Trailways , FlixBus , Greyhound , Peter Pan .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Albany to Buffalo?

The earliest bus departs from Albany to Buffalo at 4:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albany to Buffalo?

A bus trip from Albany to Buffalo generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Albany to Buffalo?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1142 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albany to Buffalo?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Albany to Buffalo?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Albany to Buffalo?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Albany to Buffalo from $60 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albany to Buffalo on January 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	9h 5m	5:00am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	8h 30m	4:40am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	1400 Washington Ave.	12h	4:00am	Transportation Center	No tags
Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	8h 45m	4:40am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Albany Terminal	11h 30m	4:00am	Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Buffalo on January 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:35am	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 50m	5:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:00pm	1400 Washington Ave.	12h	4:00am	Transportation Center	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	13h	7:30am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	13h 10m	5:30pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags
	Bus	3:45pm	ALB Airport	12h 15m	4:00am	Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Buffalo on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35am	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 50m	5:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:00pm	1400 Washington Ave.	12h	4:00am	Transportation Center	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	13h	7:30am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	ALB Airport	12h 15m	4:00am	Transportation Center	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Albany Terminal	13h 30m	4:00am	Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Buffalo on January 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:35am	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 50m	5:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:00am	1400 Washington Ave.	17h	4:00am	Transportation Center	No tags
	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	9h 5m	5:00am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:35am	Albany Bus Terminal	7h 55m	6:30pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	1400 Washington Ave.	12h	4:00am	Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Buffalo on January 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:35am	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 50m	5:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:00am	1400 Washington Ave.	17h	4:00am	Transportation Center	No tags
	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	9h 5m	5:00am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	13h 10m	5:30pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags
	Bus	10:55am	1400 Washington Ave.	17h 5m	4:00am	Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Buffalo on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	8h 45m	4:40am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35am	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 50m	5:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Fastest
	Bus	11:00am	1400 Washington Ave.	17h	4:00am	Transportation Center	No tags
	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	9h 5m	5:00am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	13h 10m	5:30pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Buffalo on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	9h 5m	5:00am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35am	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 50m	5:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Fastest
	Bus	4:00pm	1400 Washington Ave.	12h	4:00am	Transportation Center	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	13h 10m	5:30pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags
	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	8h 45m	4:40am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Buffalo on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:10pm	Albany Bus Terminal	8h 30m	4:40am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35am	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 50m	5:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Fastest
	Bus	11:00am	1400 Washington Ave.	17h	4:00am	Transportation Center	No tags
	Bus	8:10pm	Albany Bus Terminal	8h 50m	5:00am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	13h 10m	5:30pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:24 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Buffalo

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Buffalo. The journey takes about 5 hours 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

5h 22mAverage Duration

408 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$73 - $363	Average Duration11h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$69 - $188	Average Duration5h 22m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albany and Buffalo?

Stops in Albany

A
Albany Airport
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B
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206
C
Greyhound Station
34 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
D
Bethlehem Center
402-408 US-9W, Glenmont, NY 12077, USA
E
Beckers Corner
117 Lasher Rd, Selkirk, NY 12158, USA
F
Crossgates Mall
1 Crossgates Mall Rd (overflow lot off Crossgates Mall Road opposite JC Penney near Access Road), Albany, NY 12205, USA

Stops in Buffalo

A
Transportation Center
185 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
Visit page
B
Buffalo Airport
Visit page
C
Exchange Street Station
75 Exchange St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
Visit page

Compare bus companies

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,142 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,917 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,480 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Peter Pan

4/56,414 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Albany to Buffalo?
The cheapest bus tickets from Albany to Buffalo start from $73. The average price for this route is around $192. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Albany to Buffalo?
The average bus travel time from Albany to Buffalo is 11h 45m, covering a distance of 402 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Albany to Buffalo route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Albany to Buffalo?
The earliest bus departs from Albany to Buffalo at 4:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albany to Buffalo?
A bus trip from Albany to Buffalo generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Albany to Buffalo?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1142 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albany to Buffalo?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Albany to Buffalo?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Albany to Buffalo?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-03

$122

01-04

$144

Today

$105

01-06

$98

01-07

$72

01-08

$79

01-09

$91

01-10

$79

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Jan 7, 2026 with a price of $72

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $72 to $267 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2026-01-07.

Usually Adirondack Trailways will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.