How far is Albany from Newark?

The distance covered from Albany to Newark is 217 km (135 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Albany to Newark?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Albany Airport, in Albany, and end it at Penn Station, in Newark.

Bus Albany to Newark from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albany to Newark on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	9:00am	Albany Terminal	5h 5m	2:05pm	Newark (Amtrak)	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	3h 5m	11:05pm	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	4h 25m	10:55pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Newark on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	8:40am	Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)	5h 25m	2:05pm	Newark (Amtrak)	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	3h 5m	11:05pm	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	4h 20m	8:40am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	11:00am	1400 Washington Ave.	6h 30m	5:30pm	Newark (Amtrak)	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	9:00am	Albany Terminal	5h 5m	2:05pm	Newark (Amtrak)	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Newark on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	8:40am	Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)	5h 25m	2:05pm	Newark (Amtrak)	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	3h 5m	11:05pm	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	4h 20m	8:40am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	9:00am	Albany Terminal	5h 5m	2:05pm	Newark (Amtrak)	No tags
	Bus	7:15am	Albany Bus Terminal	5h 20m	12:35pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:10 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Newark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

5h 5mAverage Duration

216 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $186	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$73 - $690	Average Duration4h 8m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albany and Newark?

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 Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87387 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $43

Greyhound Albany Newark recent customer reviews

Everyone was great with Greyhound. My only complaint was, their was no charging being done on the bus. We notified the driver, but he said there was nothing that he could do about it.

Michael C.

August 24, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,126 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

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

How far is Albany from Newark?
The distance covered from Albany to Newark is 217 km (135 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Albany to Newark?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Albany Airport, in Albany, and end it at Penn Station, in Newark.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$53

11-20

$55

Today

$84

11-22

$57

11-23

$67

11-24

$82

11-25

$99

11-26

$99

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $53

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 Newark, NJ, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $53 to $159 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-11-22.