How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Albany?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Albany start at R 658. The average price for this route is around R 789. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Albany?

The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Albany is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 321 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 45m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Albany route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 33 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 trip from Philadelphia to Albany produces an estimated 8 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 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 87500 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 3.9 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 R 557 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Albany on 28 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	07:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	7h 20m	15:10	Albany (SUNY)	Cheapest
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	5h 40m	14:30	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	Fastest
	Bus	07:25	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 30m	14:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	03:55	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 25m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Albany on 29 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	5h 40m	14:30	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	Fastest
	Bus	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 45m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:55	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 15m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	11:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Albany on 30 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 40m	16:40	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	08:20	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 35m	14:55	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	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	11:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Albany on 31 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 45m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	08:20	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 35m	14:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	09:25	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 15m	16:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + 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	8h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Albany on 1 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	09:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	7h 20m	17:10	Albany (SUNY)	Cheapest
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	5h 40m	14:30	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	Bus	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 55m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags
	Bus	11:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Albany on 2 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 25m	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	08:20	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 35m	14:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 45m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + 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	8h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Albany on 3 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	10:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	7h 35m	18:25	Albany (SUNY)	Cheapest
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	5h 40m	14:30	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	Bus	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 55m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:52 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia 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 8 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 658, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

8h 15mAverage duration

321 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 658 - R 2 811	Average duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 902 - R 11 510	Average duration5h 16m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Albany?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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
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

WiFi2.5

Based on 87518 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 658

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

3.5/512 160 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Albany, 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 Philadelphia to Albany?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Albany start at R 658. The average price for this route is around R 789. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Albany?
The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Albany is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 321 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 45m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Albany route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 33 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 trip from Philadelphia to Albany produces an estimated 8 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 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 87500 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Albany?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 3.9 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

25/01

R 1 572

26/01

R 827

Today

R 901

28/01

R 835

29/01

R 647

30/01

R 1 113

31/01

R 1 040

01/02

R 1 351

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Albany, NY was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of R 647

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 R 647 to R 1 621 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 R 647, which is on 2026-01-29.

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.