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

The cheapest coach tickets from New Orleans to Albany start from £98. 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.

How long is the bus journey from New Orleans to Albany?

The average bus journey time from New Orleans to Albany is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 1257 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to Albany?

The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Albany at 06:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.

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

A bus journey from New Orleans to Albany produces an estimated 51 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which 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 5733 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 £114 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New Orleans to Albany on 29 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 13h	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	11:30	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 11h	23:56	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	Fastest
	09:30	Union Passenger Terminal	1d 13h	23:56	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	23:30	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	17:15	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Albany on 30 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 12h	02:40	Albany Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	23:30	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	17:15	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 13h	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Albany on 31 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 12h	02:40	Albany Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	23:30	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 17h	17:15	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 13h	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 15h	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 16:56 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 14hAverage duration

1257 milesDistance

51kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£98 - £359	Average duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£138 - £420	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
Visit page

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
Visit page
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

3.5/587,518 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Amtrak

4/55,751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from New Orleans to Albany, NY

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to Albany?
The cheapest coach tickets from New Orleans to Albany start from £98. 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.
How long is the bus journey from New Orleans to Albany?
The average bus journey time from New Orleans to Albany is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 1257 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to Albany?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Albany at 06:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Albany?
A bus journey from New Orleans to Albany produces an estimated 51 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 5733 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to Albany?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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

26/01

No data

27/01

£103

Today

£215

29/01

£191

30/01

£198

31/01

£173

01/02

No data

02/02

£114

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Albany, NY was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of £103

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 £103 to £562 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 £114, which is on 2026-02-02.