How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Albany?

The cheapest coach tickets from Philadelphia to Albany start from US$43. The average price for this route is around US$60. 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 Philadelphia to Albany?

The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Albany is 7h 35m, covering a distance of 322 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Albany route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 42 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Albany at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

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

A bus journey from Philadelphia to Albany produces an estimated 8.038025000000001 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 Philadelphia to Albany?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87544 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

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 FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Albany from US$37 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Albany on 3 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	13:30	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	6h 20m	19:50	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	Cheapest
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	5h 50m	00:20	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	Fastest
	Bus	15:15	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 15m	23:30	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 45m	23:30	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	16:30	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	6h 45m	23:15	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Albany on 4 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 45m	23:30	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	10:30	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	6h	16:30	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	Fastest
	Bus	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 45m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 55m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags
	Bus	11:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 25m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Albany on 5 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 35m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	20:10	Schuylkill & Walnut	6h 30m	02:40	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 45m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 55m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Albany on 7 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:15	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 25m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	12:15	Schuylkill & Walnut	6h 25m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 45m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 50m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	11:15	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 40m	18:55	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Albany on 9 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 50m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	12:15	Schuylkill & Walnut	6h 25m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:25	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 55m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 45m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	11:15	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 25m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Albany on 10 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 50m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	12:15	Schuylkill & Walnut	6h 25m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:25	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 55m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 45m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	11:15	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 25m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:09 EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Albany

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 5 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just US$56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25train per day

5h 28mAverage duration

322 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceUS$43 - US$185	Average duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$56 - US$718	Average duration5h 28m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Albany?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, 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 bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,547 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 87547 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. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$43

Greyhound Philadelphia Albany recent customer reviews

This was the most horrible bus trip: bus left 30 mins late, bus driver was meandering along with no thought of getting their on time, i missed my connection, the person at greyhound desk was very, very nasty to me, and actually added fees to the new ticket - after i had explained it was not because of anything i had done to miss the connecting bus! I then missed a bus in albany which would take me to bennington,vt. Someone had to travel 2 hrs to pick me up in albany. This is very unacceptable service!! I need this to be addressed and will refute the extra charge to me! I will not use greyhound or bus bud in the future.

Marcia S.

12 October 2017

Terrible service

Tiffany S.

20 June 2023

Very good service, pleased

Krishna S.

4 December 2017

FlixBus

3.5/512,575 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia to Albany?
The cheapest coach tickets from Philadelphia to Albany start from US$43. The average price for this route is around US$60. 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 Philadelphia to Albany?
The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Albany is 7h 35m, covering a distance of 322 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Albany route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 42 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Albany?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Albany at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Albany?
A bus journey from Philadelphia to Albany produces an estimated 8.038025000000001 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 Philadelphia to Albany?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87544 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Albany?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Albany?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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 FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

01/05

US$66

02/05

US$66

Today

US$82

04/05

US$60

05/05

US$45

06/05

US$39

07/05

US$45

08/05

US$42

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Albany, NY was searched and found on 6 May 2026 with a price of US$39

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

You can expect to pay from US$39 to US$116 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$39, which is on 2026-05-06.

Usually 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.