How far is Albany from Boston by coach?

The journey from Boston to Albany by coach covers an approximate distance of 139 miles (224 km).

What is the best way to go from Boston to Albany without a car?

You can reach Albany from Boston by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Boston to Albany from US$15 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 11 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	10:00	39 Dalton St	3h 20m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 50m	20:05	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	16:15	Boston (South Station)	5h	21:15	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 12 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	14:00	39 Dalton St	3h 20m	17:20	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
	13:55	Boston (South Station)	4h 45m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	16:15	Boston (South Station)	5h	21:15	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 13 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30	Boston (South Station)	4h 5m	14:35	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	Cheapest
	14:00	39 Dalton St	3h 20m	17:20	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	09:15	Boston (Logan Airport)	5h 20m	14:35	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 14 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30	Boston (South Station)	4h 5m	14:35	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	Cheapest
	09:00	Boston, MA	3h 10m	12:10	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	16:15	Boston, MA	3h 30m	19:45	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	09:15	Boston (Logan Airport)	5h 20m	14:35	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 15 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 10m	18:00	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	Cheapest
	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	13:55	Boston (South Station)	4h 45m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	09:15	Boston (Logan Airport)	5h 20m	14:35	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags
	10:30	Boston (South Station)	4h 5m	14:35	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 16 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 10m	18:00	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	Cheapest
	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	13:55	Boston (South Station)	4h 45m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	16:15	Boston (South Station)	5h	21:15	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 17 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 10m	18:00	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	Cheapest
07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
13:55	Boston (South Station)	4h 45m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
10:30	Boston (South Station)	4h 5m	14:35	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Albany

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$17 - US$104	Average duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average priceUS$17 - US$400	Average duration7h 33m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Albany

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

4h 5mAverage duration

US$17Cheapest ticket

6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston, MA, US to Albany, NY: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$41

Average bus trip duration4h 5m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure07:00

Distance139 miles

Latest bus departure16:15

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,846 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 10846 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$33

FlixBus Boston Albany recent customer reviews

The reservation process and directions were great! The driver was very capable and communicative. However we had 30 minute traffic leaving Boston and in what may be his commitment to staying on time he was driving at 95 mph at times! I took a screenshot of my google maps that shows the speed he was driving! While I am not a stickler for the speed limit this was excessive I thought.

Jason W.

27 June 2025

Greyhound

3.5/587,310 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to customer reviews, the bus was generally on time and comfortable. However, there were consistent complaints about the air conditioning not working properly, making it uncomfortably hot inside. Additionally, some customers experienced significant delays without any compensation offered in return.

Greyhound Boston Albany recent customer reviews

I thought I hit 5 stars so apologies if I only hit 1. The only thing that seemed like a safety issue was that the ceiling hatch of the bus wasn't actually closed and when we drove through the rain passengers had to jump out of their seats to try to close the hatch to stop rain from coming in

Emily H.

19 July 2023

The bus was on time and comfortable except that the Air conditioning wasn’t working at all on the bus. It was like being in a sauna.

Ewa T.

31 May 2023

Very disappointed they took off without me and left me in Springfield with my belongings on the bus and now I've been stuck here for hours and I don't know where my belongings are

Kacie J.

27 September 2022

Peter Pan

4/56,289 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.8

Based on 6289 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at US$17

Peter Pan Boston Albany recent customer reviews

Traffic was backed up on the pike, so we were delayed an hour. Not Peter Pan‘s fault

Cheryl M.

18 May 2018

Tray to reduce the price for 2 persons or more.

Meriem K.

23 July 2017

OurBus

4/53,121 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

According to 11 reviews, OurBus received a 4.1-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the power outlets. OurBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$53

OurBus Boston Albany recent customer reviews

Staff was very nice and the bus was clean and comfortable. The bus stops are a little hard to find but other than that, would recommend to anyone needing to come to upstate NY from boston

Monica M.

11 July 2022

Bus was clean and comfortable

Linda P.

15 April 2023

Good travel experience.

Philip W.

19 September 2022

Amtrak

4/55,511 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Customers were generally satisfied with the service, praising the spacious seat arrangement and smooth travel experience. However, some expressed disappointment as they expected an Amtrak train but got a private bus instead without prior notification. Overall, most reviews highlighted comfort and efficiency with no major complaints.

Amtrak Boston Albany recent customer reviews

It was suppose to be an Amtrak train but it actually was a private bus company,so I was very disappointed,especially since I was never notified of any change.

Anthony P.

2 July 2023

very comfortable and smooth, no complaints

Edmil M.

31 October 2023

All worked well. Spacious seat arrangement in Coach.

Franziska B.

9 October 2023

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Boston to Albany Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Boston and Albany?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Albany

A - SUNY Collins Circle

B - Albany Airport

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

Frequently asked questions on the trip Boston, MA, US - Albany, NY

How far is Albany from Boston by coach?
The journey from Boston to Albany by coach covers an approximate distance of 139 miles (224 km).
What is the best way to go from Boston to Albany without a car?
You can reach Albany from Boston by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

08/10

US$16

09/10

US$56

Today

US$96

11/10

US$41

12/10

US$40

13/10

US$44

14/10

US$30

15/10

US$16

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on 8 Oct 2025 with a price of US$16

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

You can expect to pay from US$16 to US$96 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$16, which is on 2025-10-15.

Usually OurBus, Greyhound 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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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to Albany, NY?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time4h 5m	Avg priceUS$41	Daily departures6
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time7h 33m	Avg priceUS$95	Daily departures18

Will you be returning to Boston, MA, US by bus?

Bus from Albany, NY to Boston, MA, US

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Train from Boston, MA, US to Albany, NY

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