What is the travel distance from Albany to Charlotte?

About 638 miles (1029 km) separate Albany and Charlotte.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albany to Charlotte?

The majority of buses traveling from Albany to Charlotte start their journey at SUNY Collins Circle and wind up at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Albany to Charlotte from $68 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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from $119

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from $125

MonJul 28

from $116

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from $113

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 24 at 8:25pm
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: SUNY Collins Circle
Arrival time: July 26 at 12:45am
Destination city: Charlotte
Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 4h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 24 at 7:10pm
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
Arrival time: July 25 at 12:20pm
Destination city: Charlotte
Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 10m
Departure time: July 24 at 4:20am
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
Arrival time: July 25 at 12:45am
Destination city: Charlotte
Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 25m
Departure time: July 24 at 7:15am
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
Arrival time: July 25 at 3:55am
Destination city: Charlotte
Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 40m
Departure time: July 24 at 2:30pm
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
Arrival time: July 25 at 11:10am
Destination city: Charlotte
Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 40m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Charlotte.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$85 - $279	Average Duration20h 40m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$171 - $448	Average Duration16h 25m	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Albany to Charlotte

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $171, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

16h 25mAverage Duration

$171Cheapest ticket

93kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Albany, NY to Charlotte, NC: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$119

Average bus trip duration20h 40m

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure4:20am

Distance637 miles (1027 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,130 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/59,681 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,093 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Albany to Charlotte Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Albany and Charlotte?

Stops in Albany

A - SUNY Collins Circle

B - Albany Airport

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

Stops in Charlotte

A - Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company

B - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

C - Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

D - Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop

E - 4127 Glenwood Dr

Frequently asked questions for your trip Albany, NY - Charlotte, NC

What is the travel distance from Albany to Charlotte?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albany to Charlotte?

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

Best price found

07/21

$187

07/22

$66

Today

$68

07/24

$111

07/25

$92

07/26

$99

07/27

$126

07/28

$131

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Jul 22, 2025 with a price of $66

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 Charlotte, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $66 to $267 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-07-25.

Usually FlixBus Inc. 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Albany, NY to Charlotte, NC?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time20h 40m	Avg Price$119	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time16h 25m	Avg Price$298	Daily Departures1

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