How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to Albany?

The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Albany start from $206. The average price for this route is around $390. 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 New Orleans to Albany?

The average bus travel time from New Orleans to Albany is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 2027 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Albany route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

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

The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Albany at 6:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

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

A bus trip from New Orleans to Albany generates an estimated 51 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 New Orleans to Albany?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

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

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Orleans to Albany?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus New Orleans to Albany from $202 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Albany on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 13h	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	5:15pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Albany on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Cheapest
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 12h	2:40am	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	5:15pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 13h	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Albany on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 13h	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 12h	2:40am	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags
	Bus	6:55am	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	2d 18h	2:40am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Albany

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $206, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 14hAverage Duration

2027 kmDistance

51kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$206 - $773	Average Duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$281 - $2,220	Average Duration2d	CO₂ emissions 184kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Albany?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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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
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,431 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,646 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Albany?
The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Albany start from $206. The average price for this route is around $390. 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 New Orleans to Albany?
The average bus travel time from New Orleans to Albany is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 2027 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Albany route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New Orleans to Albany?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Albany at 6:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Albany?
A bus trip from New Orleans to Albany generates an estimated 51 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 New Orleans to Albany?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to Albany?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New Orleans to Albany?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Orleans to Albany?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

12-12

No data

12-13

$399

Today

$408

12-15

$251

12-16

$274

12-17

No data

12-18

No data

12-19

$380

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Albany, NY was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $251

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

You can expect to pay from $251 to $555 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $251 which is on 2025-12-15.