What is the travel distance from Richmond to Albany?

The distance between the two cities is 403 miles (650 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Richmond to Albany start their journey at Main Street Station and wind up at SUNY Collins Circle. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Richmond to Albany from $57 | Refundable Tickets

TodayAug 23

TomorrowAug 24

from $85

MonAug 25

from $94

TueAug 26

from $90

WedAug 27

from $88

ThuAug 28

from $99

FriAug 29

from $114

SatAug 30

from $109

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: August 24 at 3:55am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: August 24 at 2:55pm
Destination city: Albany
Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h
Departure time: August 24 at 12:05am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: August 24 at 11:10am
Destination city: Albany
Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 5m
Departure time: August 24 at 4:30am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: August 24 at 4:40pm
Destination city: Albany
Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 10m
Departure time: August 24 at 10:00pm
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: August 25 at 1:20pm
Destination city: Albany
Destination location: SUNY Collins Circle
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 15h 20m
Departure time: August 24 at 8:30am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: August 24 at 11:30pm
Destination city: Albany
Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 15h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Albany.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $200	Average Duration14h 40m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$96 - $683	Average Duration10h 53m	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Albany

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 14 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

14h 40mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest ticket

16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Albany, NY: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$93

Average bus trip duration14h 40m

Number of daily buses21

Earliest bus departure12:05am

Distance402 miles (648 km)

Latest bus departure10:50pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,198 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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

3.5/510,202 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Richmond to Albany Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Albany?

Stops in Richmond

A - Main Street Station

B - Staples Mill Road

C - 8531 Fordson Rd

D - VCU

E - 2828 W. Broad St.

F - Greyhound Station

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 for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Albany, NY

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

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

Best price found

08/21

$78

08/22

$85

Today

$96

08/24

$78

08/25

$87

08/26

$83

08/27

$81

08/28

$91

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on Aug 21, 2025 with a price of $78

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

You can expect to pay from $78 to $155 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $78 which is on 2025-08-24.

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.

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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Albany, NY?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time14h 40m	Avg Price$93	Daily Departures21
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time10h 53m	Avg Price$191	Daily Departures10

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