How far is Albany from Potsdam?

The distance separating Albany and Potsdam is 148 miles (239 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Albany to Potsdam leave from SUNY Collins Circle and arrive at Clarkson University. 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 Potsdam from $71 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albany to Potsdam on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:50am	ALB Airport	5h 40m	4:30pm	Potsdam	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:30am	Albany Terminal	6h	4:30pm	Potsdam	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:55 PM EST.

Get from Albany to Potsdam

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5h 40mAverage Duration

145 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Albany and Potsdam?

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
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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 Potsdam

A
Clarkson University
8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY 13676, USA
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B
SUNY
Barrington Drive, Potsdam, NY 13676
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C
Market Square
22 Depot Street, Potsdam, NY 13676

Compare bus companies

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 2 daily trips between Albany and Potsdam, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,126 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Albany, NY to Potsdam, US by bus

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$71

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The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Potsdam, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $71

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 Potsdam, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $71 to $96 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Potsdam, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2025-11-23.