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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Philadelphia Bus Station | Albany Bus Terminal | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Philadelphia Bus Station | Albany Bus Terminal | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Philadelphia Bus Station | Albany Bus Terminal | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Philadelphia Bus Station | Albany Bus Terminal | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + FlixBus | Bus | Philadelphia Bus Station | SUNY Collins Circle | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Albany
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 5 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just R 914, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Albany?
Stops in Philadelphia
- A
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA - C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA - D
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA - E
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA - F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
Stops in Albany
- A
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206 - 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
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Albany, NY by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Albany?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Albany start from R 767. The average price for this route is around R 982. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Albany?
The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Albany is 7h 30m, covering a distance of 201 miles (323 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Albany route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Albany?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Albany at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Albany?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Albany generates an estimated 8.068625 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Albany?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12791 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Albany?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Albany?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Albany?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Albany, NY was searched and found on Jun 16, 2026 with a price of R 747To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Albany, NY, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 747 to R 3 504 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 747 which is on 2026-06-16.
Usually Greyhound 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Albany, NY?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
