What is the travel distance from New York City to Albany?

The distance between the two cities is 847 miles (1365 km).

Bus New York City to Albany from $114 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for New York City to Albany on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h 35m	1:35pm	Albany	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	GW Bridge	1d 12h	8:15am	Albany	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:00pm	Chinatown	1d 11h	8:15am	Albany	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	8:15am	Albany	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	8:15am	Albany	No tags

Get from New York City to Albany

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

844 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

3.5/587,386 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

3.5/511,387 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.