Bus from Philadelphia, NY to Albany, NY: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Philadelphia to Albany on December 9
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
New York TrailwaysBus
Philadelphia (Stewarts)
Albany TerminalNo tags
New York TrailwaysBus
Philadelphia (Stewarts)
1400 Washington Ave.No tags
Adirondack TrailwaysBus
Philadelphia (Stewarts)
Albany TerminalNo tags
Adirondack TrailwaysBus
Philadelphia (Stewarts)
ALB AirportNo tags
Adirondack TrailwaysBus
Philadelphia (Stewarts)
1400 Washington Ave.No tags

Get from Philadelphia to Albany

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 32 minutes, and with fares starting at just $129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
8h 32mAverage Duration
224 kmDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, NY 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Albany?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Albany start from $129. The average price for this route is around $131. 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 Philadelphia to Albany?

    The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Albany is 8h 32m, covering a distance of 224 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 30m and is operated by New York Trailways.

  3. Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Albany route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Albany at 7:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:18am.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Albany?

    A bus trip from Philadelphia to Albany generates an estimated 6 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 Philadelphia to Albany?

    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 1129 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Albany?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Albany?

    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.

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