What is the travel distance from Plattsburgh to Albany?

The distance separating Plattsburgh and Albany is 143 miles (231 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Plattsburgh to Albany start their journey at US-9 & Moffitt Rd and wind up at SUNY Collins Circle. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Plattsburgh to Albany from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Plattsburgh to Albany on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10am	(Sunoco Gas Station)(Sunoco Gas Station)	3h 55m	2:05pm	Albany Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	11:30am	(Sunoco Gas Station)(Sunoco Gas Station)	2h 35m	2:05pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
Bus	10:10am	(Sunoco Gas Station)(Sunoco Gas Station)	5h	3:10pm	1400 Washington Ave.	No tags
Bus	9:25am	(Sunoco Gas Station)(Sunoco Gas Station)	3h 20m	12:45pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Bus	11:30am	(Sunoco Gas Station)(Sunoco Gas Station)	2h 55m	2:25pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Plattsburgh to Albany on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10am	(Sunoco Gas Station)(Sunoco Gas Station)	3h 55m	2:05pm	Albany Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	11:30am	(Sunoco Gas Station)(Sunoco Gas Station)	2h 35m	2:05pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
Bus	10:10am	(Sunoco Gas Station)(Sunoco Gas Station)	5h	3:10pm	1400 Washington Ave.	No tags
Bus	9:25am	(Sunoco Gas Station)(Sunoco Gas Station)	3h 20m	12:45pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Bus	11:30am	(Sunoco Gas Station)(Sunoco Gas Station)	2h 55m	2:25pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Plattsburgh to Albany on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55pm	(Sunoco Gas Station)(Sunoco Gas Station)	3h	10:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	11:30am	(Sunoco Gas Station)(Sunoco Gas Station)	2h 35m	2:05pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
Bus	10:10am	(Sunoco Gas Station)(Sunoco Gas Station)	5h	3:10pm	1400 Washington Ave.	No tags
Bus	9:25am	(Sunoco Gas Station)(Sunoco Gas Station)	3h 20m	12:45pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Bus	11:30am	(Sunoco Gas Station)(Sunoco Gas Station)	2h 55m	2:25pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Plattsburgh to Albany

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

142 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $86	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $65	Average Duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,125 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

Greyhound

3.5/587,377 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 Plattsburgh Albany recent customer reviews

The bus smelled like a outhouse. The driver kept swaying the bus over the rumble strips and pushed cars off the left lane

Greg O.

July 8, 2019

It was great!

Mikayla M.

March 4, 2020

Bus was 30 minutes late

Eugene A.

July 19, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,341 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.

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Plattsburgh and Albany, 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Plattsburgh and Albany?

Stops in Plattsburgh

A - US-9 & Moffitt Rd

Stops in Albany

A - SUNY Collins Circle

B - Albany Airport

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

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

What is the travel distance from Plattsburgh to Albany?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Plattsburgh to Albany?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$34

11/15

$32

Today

$37

11/17

$32

11/18

$30

11/19

$29

11/20

No data

11/21

$29

The cheapest trip from Plattsburgh to Albany, NY was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Plattsburgh to Albany, NY, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $71 for a bus ticket from Plattsburgh to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Adirondack Trailways 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.