Cheap coach tickets from Boston to Albany

There are several coach options that can take you from Boston to Albany:

• FlixBus US: 2 daily coaches from US$30
• Greyhound: 5 daily coaches from US$30
• OurBus: 1 daily coach from US$45
• Peter Pan Lines: 3 daily coaches from US$38

What coach companies travel from Boston to Albany?

There are 4 coach lines from Boston to Albany available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 5 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most coaches running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

• FlixBus US

  FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 2 trips per day from Boston to Albany, and the average ticket for this route costs only US$49.23.

  
• Greyhound

  Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 5 coach trips from Boston to Albany every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 51 minutes to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to Albany usually start from US$29.98.

  
• OurBus

  OurBus is an intercity coach company based in New York City. OurBus provides cheap coach tickets to some of the most popular cities in the United States. All OurBus coaches come equipped with a generous roster of amenities, including extra legroom, freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and complimentary bottled water. With cheap coach tickets starting from US$45, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by coach from Boston to Albany if you are looking for comfort at a good price.

• Peter Pan Lines

  Peter Pan Bus Lines is one of the biggest coach carriers in the Northeast region of the United States. Headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, the company offers cheap coach tickets and comfortable coach trips to over a dozen destinations across nine states and the District of Columbia. Peter Pan is known for their reliable coach service and green certified modern coaches that offer amenities such as onboard toilets, free WiFi, power sockets and extra legroom between seats. Running an average of 3 coach trips every day during the week and 3 trips at weekends, Peter Pan is one of the main coach carriers between Boston and Albany, offering coach tickets as low as US$37.98.

City Information

Boston

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the country, but it is kept young and fresh with the help of over 150,000 students who flock to the city’s prestigious universities every year. Beantown’s many sights and activities celebrate American history, prolific sports teams, and New England seafood. So let's spill the tea (into the harbour, if you will):

Boston's Freedom Trail is the best way to see the city on foot and visit some of the most iconic landmarks of the American Revolution: from Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution to the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall. The Freedom Trail officially begins in Boston Common, the oldest public park in the U.S. and a beautiful spot for walking, picnicking, or ice skating in the winter. Foodies will love tasting the Italian cuisine in the North End and the modern eateries of South End, while sports fans can tour Fenway Park, and art lovers can explore the expansive Museum of Fine Arts.

From Boston, travellers can easily get to the beachy summer destination of Cape Cod, or surrounding states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island. With four main train stations and several bus stops in the city, as well as Boston Logan Airport (which, by the way, has some excellent airport food), Boston is a central hub for travel throughout New England and beyond.

Albany

As the capital city of New York state, Albany is blessed with many historic buildings and quaint quarters, making it the perfect city to take a stroll around. One of the city’s top attractions is the famous New York State Capitol Building, a stately structure that has been around since as far as the 19th century. If you wish to learn more about the city’s rich history, head over to the Schuyler Mansion, a restored 18th-century home filled with impressive artefacts. While staying in Albany, do take the time to visit The Egg, a unique-looking building that will certainly satisfy your architectural curiosity.

For a great dinner with a quirky twist, head over to Canvas, Corks and Forks—Schenectady. For some of the best BBQ dishes in town, don’t hesitate to give Warehouse Grill & BBQ a shot.

The busiest coach station in the area is the Albany Bus Terminal. The coach station welcomes coaches from New York, Boston, Baltimore, and many other places. The nearest Amtrak train station is located in the neighbouring town of Rensselaer, NY. The city’s principal airport is the Albany International Airport, located six miles northwest of Albany.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Boston?

Main departure station: 680 Atlantic Ave

Coaches to Albany leave from 6 stations in Boston.

All coach stations in Boston:

• 680 Atlantic Ave
• South Station Bus Terminal
• 39 Dalton St
• Boston Logan Airport
• 177 Huntington Ave

Where does the coach arrive in Albany?

Main arrival station: Albany Bus Terminal

The Albany Bus Terminal is a busy hub of intercity coach travel in downtown Albany. Jefferson Lines, Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, and Peter Pan operate coach trips that stop at this station. The terminal has customer service staff on-site, as well as toilets and a small cafe. Several car parks are available around the station, and a hotel is available just down the street. It is only a few blocks to downtown Albany and the New York State Capitol complex from the station.

Coach stations in Albany:

• Albany Bus Terminal
• 66 Green Street
• Albany (SUNY)
• Albany SUNY Bus Stop (Collins Circle)