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TomorrowDec 8
from $62
SatDec 9
from $57
SunDec 10
from $53
MonDec 11
TueDec 12
WedDec 13
ThuDec 14
from $109
FriDec 15
from $59

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Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
10:35AM
6h50m
5:25PM
Albany - Albany Bus Terminal, NY
CheapestFastest
Buffalo - Buffalo, 181 Ellicott St
Cheapest
Fastest
7:10PM
12h
7:10AM
Albany - Albany Bus Terminal, NY
2nd Cheapest
Buffalo - Buffalo, 181 Ellicott St
2nd Cheapest
11:20AM
7h20m
6:40PM
Albany - 1400 Washington Ave.
Buffalo - Transportation Center
11:00AM
7h40m
6:40PM
Albany - Albany Terminal
Buffalo - Transportation Center
3:30PM
13h40m
5:10AM
Albany - Albany Terminal
Buffalo - Transportation Center
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Bus Albany to Buffalo: Trip Overview

Bus Albany to Buffalo: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$100
Average bus trip duration12h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure4:10 AM
Distance257 miles (413 km)
Latest bus departure11:05 PM

Albany to Buffalo Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Buses3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:10AM - 11:05PM
Minimum Price$53
Average Ticket Price$100
Minimum Trip Duration6h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration12h
Distance257 miles (413 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteAdirondack Trailways, Greyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Albany - Buffalo

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. The two options are convenient and sustainable ways to reach Buffalo. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from Albany to Buffalo takes around 12h, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 6h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 260 miles (420 km) that separate the two cities.

About 260 miles (420 km) separate Albany and Buffalo.

You can choose from 3 travel times and travel with Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound and FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Albany to Buffalo may vary. Simplify your trip from Albany to Buffalo by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 4:10 AM and ending at 11:05 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Albany to Buffalo leave from Albany Airport and arrive at Transportation Center. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Albany to Buffalo is $100. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $49 and $190, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Albany to Buffalo. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
12/06
$70
Today
$49
12/08
$62
12/09
$56
12/10
$52
12/11
$51
12/12
$63
12/13
No data
The cheapest trip from Albany to Buffalo was searched and found on Dec 7, 2023 with a price of $49

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

You can expect to pay from $49 to $120 for a bus ticket from Albany to Buffalo based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2023-12-11.

Usually Adirondack Trailways 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Albany to Buffalo.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Albany to Buffalo, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Albany to Buffalo will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Albany to Buffalo, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Albany by bus?

Bus from Buffalo to Albany

You can also go to Buffalo by train

Train from Albany to Buffalo

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