Bus from St. Louis to Albany, NY: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Albany on January 15
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Albany Bus TerminalCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Albany Bus TerminalFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Albany Bus TerminalNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Gateway Station
SUNY Collins CircleNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis 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 1 day, 8 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
1d 8hAverage Duration
903 milesDistance
36kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$111 - $419Average Duration1d 8h
36kg CO₂e
Average Price$105 - $2,315Average Duration1d 5h
133kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from St. Louis to Albany?

    The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Albany start from $111. The average price for this route is around $160. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to Albany?

    The average bus trip duration from St. Louis to Albany is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 903 miles (1456 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the St. Louis to Albany route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Louis to Albany?

    The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Albany at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Albany?

    A bus trip from St. Louis to Albany generates an estimated 36 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from St. Louis to Albany?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis to Albany?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from St. Louis to Albany?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from St. Louis to Albany?

    According to Busbud traveller 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.

Best price found
01/12
$145
01/13
$145
Today
$221
01/15
$196
01/16
$144
01/17
$140
01/18
$136
01/19
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Albany, NY was searched and found on Jan 18, 2026 with a price of $136

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

You can expect to pay from $136 to $234 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $136 which is on 2026-01-18.

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