What is the distance between Erie and Albany?

About 325 miles (524 km) separate Erie and Albany.

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

If you're headed to Albany from Erie, chances are that your bus will leave from Erie Bus Station and arrive at SUNY Collins Circle. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Erie to Albany from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Erie to Albany on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	19h 35m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	23h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Erie to Albany

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 7 hours 29 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

7h 29mAverage Duration

325 milesDistance

48kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $274	Average Duration23h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$56 - $191	Average Duration7h 29m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Erie and Albany?

Stops in Erie

A
Erie Bus Station
208 E Bayfront Pkwy, Erie, PA 16507

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
Visit page
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

3.5/587,394 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,443 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

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