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TomorrowDec 9
from $32
SunDec 10
from $33
MonDec 11
from $32
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Trains leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

11:15AM
3h
2:15PM
Syracuse - Amtrak Station
CheapestFastest
Albany - Albany Terminal
Cheapest
Fastest
10:10AM
4h43m
2:53PM
Syracuse - SYR Airport
2nd Cheapest
Albany - Albany-Rensselaer Station
2nd Cheapest
6:50AM
3h5m
9:55AM
Syracuse - Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)
Albany - Albany Bus Terminal, NY
10:10AM
4h5m
2:15PM
Syracuse - SYR Airport
Albany - Albany Terminal
10:10AM
7h55m
6:05PM
Syracuse - SYR Airport
Albany - Albany-Rensselaer Station
Bus Syracuse to Albany: Trip Overview

Bus Syracuse to Albany: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$46
Average bus trip duration4h 5m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure6:15 AM
Distance122 miles (196 km)
Latest bus departure5:25 PM

Syracuse to Albany Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:15AM - 5:25PM
Minimum Price$32
Average Ticket Price$46
Minimum Trip Duration2h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration4h5m
Distance122 miles (196 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteAdirondack Trailways, Amtrak, New York Trailways, Greyhound, OurBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Syracuse - Albany

You can take a bus or a train to go from Syracuse to Albany. The two options are easy and sustainable ways to reach Albany. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from Syracuse to Albany takes around 4h 5m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 2h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 125 miles (201 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Syracuse and Albany is 125 miles (201 km).

About 5 buses travel this route daily, provided by Adirondack Trailways, Amtrak and New York Trailways. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Syracuse to Albany may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Syracuse to Albany a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 6:15 AM and 5:25 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Syracuse to Albany start their journey at Regional Transportation Center and wind up at Albany Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

You can expect to pay around $46 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $35 and $139, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, a day trip from Syracuse to Albany is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 5h 50m. So you'll have enough time to visit Albany before returning to Syracuse in the evening.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
12/07
$30
Today
$35
12/09
$31
12/10
$33
12/11
$31
12/12
No data
12/13
No data
12/14
$31
The cheapest trip from Syracuse to Albany was searched and found on Dec 7, 2023 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $112 for a bus ticket from Syracuse to Albany based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2023-12-09.

Usually New York 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Syracuse and Albany!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Syracuse to Albany.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Syracuse to Albany will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Syracuse to Albany.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Will you be returning to Syracuse by bus?

Bus from Albany to Syracuse

You can also go to Albany by train

Train from Syracuse to Albany

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