How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Albany?

The cheapest coach tickets from Boston to Albany start from ARS 24,259. The average price for this route is around ARS 63,015. 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 Boston to Albany?

The average bus journey time from Boston to Albany is 4h 45m, covering a distance of 225 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 20m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Boston to Albany route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , OurBus , Amtrak , Peter Pan .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Boston to Albany?

The earliest bus departs from Boston to Albany at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 16:15.

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

A bus journey from Boston to Albany produces an estimated 5.6143 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 Boston 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 5791 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Boston to Albany?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Albany?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Boston to Albany from ARS 38,514 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 4 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00	Boston (South Station)	4h 10m	14:10	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	12:30	Boston (South Station)	3h 25m	15:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	13:55	Boston (South Station)	4h 45m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	4h 55m	15:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 5 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:30	Boston (South Station)	3h 25m	15:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	13:55	Boston (South Station)	4h 45m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	4h 55m	15:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	14:00	Boston (South Station)	9h 15m	23:15	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 6 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:30	Boston (South Station)	3h 25m	15:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	13:55	Boston (South Station)	4h 45m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	4h 55m	15:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	14:00	Boston (South Station)	9h 15m	23:15	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 7 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Boston (South Station)	4h 10m	14:10	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
Bus	12:30	Boston (South Station)	3h 25m	15:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Bus	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Bus	13:55	Boston (South Station)	4h 45m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 8 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00	Boston (South Station)	4h 10m	14:10	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00	39 Dalton St	3h 20m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:00	Boston (South Station)	4h 30m	14:30	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	4h 55m	15:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 9 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00	Boston (South Station)	4h 10m	14:10	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00	39 Dalton St	3h 20m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	4h 55m	15:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 10 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00	Boston (South Station)	4h 10m	14:10	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00	39 Dalton St	3h 20m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:00	Boston (South Station)	4h 30m	14:30	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	4h 55m	15:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 11 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00	Boston (South Station)	4h 10m	14:10	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	14:00	39 Dalton St	3h 20m	17:20	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	4h 55m	15:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 01:46 EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston 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 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just ARS 24,259, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

4h 45mAverage duration

225 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceARS 24,259 - ARS 160,048	Average duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceARS 24,259 - ARS 555,570	Average duration7h 38m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Albany?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Visit page
C
Riverside Bus Station
335 Grove St, Auburndale, MA 02466
Visit page
D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

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 companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,579 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 12579 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at ARS 47,318

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

3.5/587,549 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

According to user feedback, the bus service is praised for its punctuality and smooth rides. Passengers also appreciate that the buses are not crowded and commend the friendly and helpful nature of the drivers.

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

OurBus

4.0/53,189 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3.0

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 ARS 74,858

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

4.1/55,792 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

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

Peter Pan

4.0/56,433 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.7

Based on 6433 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 ARS 48,331

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

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Valley Transit

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Boston, MA, US 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 Boston to Albany?
The cheapest coach tickets from Boston to Albany start from ARS 24,259. The average price for this route is around ARS 63,015. 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 Boston to Albany?
The average bus journey time from Boston to Albany is 4h 45m, covering a distance of 225 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 20m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Boston to Albany route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus, Amtrak, Peter Pan.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Boston to Albany?
The earliest bus departs from Boston to Albany at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 16:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Albany?
A bus journey from Boston to Albany produces an estimated 5.6143 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 Boston 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 5791 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Albany?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Boston to Albany?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Albany?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 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

02/05

ARS 62,772

03/05

ARS 71,348

Today

ARS 48,503

05/05

ARS 48,503

06/05

ARS 42,795

07/05

ARS 42,795

08/05

ARS 45,649

09/05

ARS 45,649

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on 6 May 2026 with a price of ARS 42,795

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 ARS 42,795 to ARS 79,896 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 ARS 42,795, which is on 2026-05-06.

Usually OurBus 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.