Bus Tickets from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY

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from $29
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Next departures to Albany

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Syracuse
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Terminal
    Operated by: Adirondack TrailwaysAdirondack Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Syracuse
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Terminal
    Operated by: Adirondack TrailwaysAdirondack Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Syracuse
    Departure location: SYR Airport
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Syracuse
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Terminal
    Operated by: Adirondack TrailwaysAdirondack Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Syracuse to Albany.

Average Price$32 - $157Average Duration9h
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$31 - $73Average Duration3h 13m
19kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Syracuse to Albany

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 3 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
3h 13mAverage Duration
$31Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Syracuse to Albany: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$43
Average bus trip duration9h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure6:45am
Distance124 miles (199 km)
Latest bus departure4:30pm

Syracuse to Albany Bus

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

Best price found
05/05
$29
05/06
$27
Today
$29
05/08
$27
05/09
$25
05/10
No data
05/11
No data
05/12
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Syracuse to Albany was searched and found on May 9, 2025 with a price of $25

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 $25 to $293 for a bus ticket from Syracuse to Albany based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-05-09.

Usually Amtrak 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Syracuse to Albany?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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