What is the travel distance from Albany to Philadelphia?

The distance between the two cities is 201 miles (323 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Albany to Philadelphia start their journey at Albany Airport and wind up at Philadelphia Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Schuylkill River Trail, National Museum of Jewish History, Arden Theatre Company, Love Park and Liberty Bell.

Bus Albany to Philadelphia from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on October 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	3:45pm	ALB Airport	5h 55m	9:40pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	4h 50m	12:50am	Schuylkill & Walnut	Fastest
	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 10m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	8h 10m	12:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	4:30am	Albany Terminal	5h 15m	9:45am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on October 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	3:45pm	ALB Airport	5h 55m	9:40pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	4h 50m	12:50am	Schuylkill & Walnut	Fastest
	7:15am	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 35m	1:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:30am	Albany Bus Terminal	8h 45m	7:15pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	2:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	8h 25m	10:55pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on October 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	3:45pm	ALB Airport	5h 55m	9:40pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	4h 50m	12:50am	Schuylkill & Walnut	Fastest
	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 10m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	8h 10m	12:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	2:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	8h 25m	10:55pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on October 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	3:45pm	ALB Airport	5h 55m	9:40pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	4h 50m	12:50am	Schuylkill & Walnut	Fastest
	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 10m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	8h 10m	12:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	2:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	8h 25m	10:55pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Philadelphia on October 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	3:45pm	ALB Airport	5h 55m	9:40pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	4h 50m	12:50am	Schuylkill & Walnut	Fastest
	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 10m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	9h 10m	1:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	2:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	6h 30m	9:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Philadelphia.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $172	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$56 - $304	Average Duration5h 26m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Albany to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

6h 50mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest ticket

8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$52

Average bus trip duration6h 50m

Number of daily buses38

Earliest bus departure2:45am

Distance201 miles (323 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,304 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

Greyhound Albany Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The seats on the bus from Albany to NYC were very cramped and uncomfortable making for a pretty miserable ride on a totally full bus. The seats on the bus from NYC to Phila were much more spacious and comfortable. The drivers were very professional. Staff was courteous and helpful.

Carolyn H.

December 29, 2018

Super delayed buses and unprofessional employees

Mikayla E.

September 15, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/510,817 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

Peter Pan

4/56,287 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,115 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.3

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Albany to Philadelphia Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Albany and Philadelphia?

Stops in Albany

A - Albany Airport

B - SUNY Collins Circle

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Albany, NY - Philadelphia, PA

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/06

$62

10/07

$58

Today

$55

10/09

$42

10/10

$121

10/11

$53

10/12

$58

10/13

$53

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of $42

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $42 to $174 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-10-09.

Usually FlixBus 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

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Albany and Philadelphia!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Albany to Philadelphia, get comfy and count the stars.

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

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

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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.

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 Philadelphia, PA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time6h 50m	Avg Price$52	Daily Departures38
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 26m	Avg Price$89	Daily Departures14

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