Bus from Albany, NY to New York City: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albany to New York City on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
bbbus.comBus
128 Central Ave
8th Ave and West 30th StCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Albany Bus Terminal
GW BridgeFastest
Wanda CoachBus
1256 Central Ave, Albany, NY
Madison AveNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Albany Bus Terminal
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
FlixBusBus
Albany Bus Terminal
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to New York City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day
2h 35mAverage Duration
212 kmDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$35 - $160Average Duration3h
5kg CO₂e
Average Price$63 - $157Average Duration2h 35m
19kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albany, NY to New York City by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Albany to New York City?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Albany to New York City start from $35. The average price for this route is around $47. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Albany to New York City?

    The average bus travel time from Albany to New York City is 3h, covering a distance of 212 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 20m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Albany to New York City route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 53 buses available per day, including services from Adirondack Trailways, BBBus.com, Greyhound, Wanda Coach, OurBus, FlixBus, Amtrak, Peter Pan.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Albany to New York City?

    The earliest bus departs from Albany to New York City at 3:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albany to New York City?

    A bus trip from Albany to New York City generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Albany to New York City?

    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 1126 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albany to New York City?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Albany to New York City?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Albany to New York City?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 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
11-28
$51
11-29
$51
Today
$26
12-01
$26
12-02
$32
12-03
$32
12-04
$32
12-05
$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Albany, NY to New York City was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $26

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $243 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Amtrak 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.

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