How much is the bus ticket from Albany to Charlottesville?

The cheapest bus tickets from Albany to Charlottesville start from $120. The average price for this route is around $180. 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 Charlottesville?

The average bus travel time from Albany to Charlottesville is 15h, covering a distance of 652 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Albany to Charlottesville route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Albany to Charlottesville at 2:10pm. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.

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

A bus trip from Albany to Charlottesville generates an estimated 16 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 Charlottesville?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Albany to Charlottesville from $110 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albany to Charlottesville on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	19h 20m	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	15h	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	Fastest

Next departures for Albany to Charlottesville on December 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	15h	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	19h 20m	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Charlottesville on December 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	19h 20m	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	15h	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	Fastest

Next departures for Albany to Charlottesville on December 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	15h	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	19h 20m	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:23 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Charlottesville

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 15 hours, and with fares starting at just $120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

15hAverage Duration

652 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$120 - $427	Average Duration15h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$116 - $1,394	Average Duration11h 19m	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albany and Charlottesville?

Stops in Albany

A
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206
B
Albany Airport
Visit page
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 Charlottesville

A
Campbells Travel Bus Stop
310 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,439 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,643 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albany, NY to Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville?
The cheapest bus tickets from Albany to Charlottesville start from $120. The average price for this route is around $180. 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 Charlottesville?
The average bus travel time from Albany to Charlottesville is 15h, covering a distance of 652 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Albany to Charlottesville route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Albany to Charlottesville?
The earliest bus departs from Albany to Charlottesville at 2:10pm. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albany to Charlottesville?
A bus trip from Albany to Charlottesville generates an estimated 16 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 Charlottesville?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albany to Charlottesville?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Albany to Charlottesville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Albany to Charlottesville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

12-16

$178

12-17

$130

Today

$260

12-19

$191

12-20

$174

12-21

$202

12-22

$221

12-23

$204

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Charlottesville was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $130

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 Charlottesville, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $130 to $260 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $174 which is on 2025-12-20.