How much is the bus ticket from Albany to Buffalo?

The cheapest bus tickets from Albany to Buffalo start at R 812. The average price for this route is around R 1 973. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Albany to Buffalo?

The average bus journey time from Albany to Buffalo is 11h 45m, covering a distance of 402 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 50m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Albany to Buffalo route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Adirondack Trailways , FlixBus , Greyhound , Peter Pan .

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

The earliest bus departs from Albany to Buffalo at 04:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.

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

A bus trip from Albany to Buffalo produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Albany to Buffalo?

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.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Albany to Buffalo?

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 Albany to Buffalo?

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.

Bus Albany to Buffalo from R 715 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Albany to Buffalo on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	15:45	ALB Airport	12h 15m	04:00	Transportation Center	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 50m	17:25	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	16:00	1400 Washington Ave.	12h	04:00	Transportation Center	No tags
	Bus	18:30	Albany Bus Terminal	13h	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	13h 10m	17:30	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Buffalo on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	15:45	ALB Airport	12h 15m	04:00	Transportation Center	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 50m	17:25	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	16:00	1400 Washington Ave.	12h	04:00	Transportation Center	No tags
	Bus	18:30	Albany Bus Terminal	13h	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:35	Albany Bus Terminal	7h 55m	18:30	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Buffalo on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:35	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 50m	17:25	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	CheapestFastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	16:00	1400 Washington Ave.	12h	04:00	Transportation Center	No tags
	Bus	19:55	Albany Bus Terminal	9h 5m	05:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	13h 10m	17:30	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	15:45	ALB Airport	12h 15m	04:00	Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Buffalo on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	15:45	ALB Airport	12h 15m	04:00	Transportation Center	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 50m	17:25	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	16:00	1400 Washington Ave.	12h	04:00	Transportation Center	No tags
	Bus	19:55	Albany Bus Terminal	9h 5m	05:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	13h 10m	17:30	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Buffalo on 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	15:45	ALB Airport	12h 15m	04:00	Transportation Center	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 50m	17:25	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	16:00	1400 Washington Ave.	12h	04:00	Transportation Center	No tags
	Bus	19:55	Albany Bus Terminal	9h 5m	05:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	13h 10m	17:30	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Buffalo on 21 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	15:45	ALB Airport	12h 15m	04:00	Transportation Center	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 50m	17:25	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	16:00	1400 Washington Ave.	12h	04:00	Transportation Center	No tags
	Bus	19:55	Albany Bus Terminal	9h 5m	05:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	13h 10m	17:30	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Buffalo on 22 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	15:45	ALB Airport	12h 15m	04:00	Transportation Center	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:50	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 35m	00:25	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	16:00	1400 Washington Ave.	12h	04:00	Transportation Center	No tags
	Bus	10:35	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 50m	17:25	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:50	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 55m	00:45	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Buffalo on 23 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	15:45	ALB Airport	12h 15m	04:00	Transportation Center	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:50	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 35m	00:25	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	16:00	1400 Washington Ave.	12h	04:00	Transportation Center	No tags
	Bus	10:35	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 50m	17:25	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:50	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 55m	00:45	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:23 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Albany to Buffalo

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Buffalo. The journey takes about 5 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just R 841, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

5h 22mAverage duration

408 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 812 - R 7 114	Average duration11h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 841 - R 2 285	Average duration5h 22m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albany and Buffalo?

Stops in Albany

A
Albany Airport
B
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206
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

Stops in Buffalo

A
Buffalo Airport
B
Transportation Center
185 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
Visit page
C
Exchange Street Station
75 Exchange St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
Visit page

Compare bus companies

Adirondack Trailways

4/51 131 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 624 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 433 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Peter Pan

4/56 368 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Albany to Buffalo?
The cheapest bus tickets from Albany to Buffalo start at R 812. The average price for this route is around R 1 973. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Albany to Buffalo?
The average bus journey time from Albany to Buffalo is 11h 45m, covering a distance of 402 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Albany to Buffalo route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Albany to Buffalo?
The earliest bus departs from Albany to Buffalo at 04:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albany to Buffalo?
A bus trip from Albany to Buffalo produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Albany to Buffalo?
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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albany to Buffalo?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Albany to Buffalo?
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 Albany to Buffalo?
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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/12

R 1 343

14/12

R 1 412

Today

R 1 240

16/12

R 1 257

17/12

R 1 136

18/12

R 1 068

19/12

R 1 274

20/12

R 1 343

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 068

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 068 to R 1 446 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 068, which is on 2025-12-18.