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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | The Woodlands - Windvale Center | Albany Bus Terminal | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Houston Bus Station | Albany Bus Terminal | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Houston Bus Station | Albany Bus Terminal | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Houston Bus Station | SUNY Collins Circle | No tags | ||||
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway | Albany Bus Terminal | No tags |
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Get from Houston to Albany
The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $249, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and Albany?
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA - F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Stops in Albany
- A
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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Albany, 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 Houston to Albany?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Albany start from $249. The average price for this route is around $446. 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 Houston to Albany?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Albany is 1d 23h, covering a distance of 2373 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 15h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Albany route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Albany?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Albany at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Albany?
A bus trip from Houston to Albany generates an estimated 59 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 Houston to Albany?
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 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Albany?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Valley Transit has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Albany?
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 Houston to Albany?
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.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on Jan 14, 2026 with a price of $318To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Albany, NY, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $318 to $538 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $318 which is on 2026-01-14.
