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Coach from New York to Albany: Journey Information

There are 39 intercity coaches per day from New York to Albany. Traveling by coach from New York to Albany usually takes around 3 hours and 17 minutes, but the fastest OurBus coach can make the trip in 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Distance135 mi (217 km)
Shortest duration2h 20m
Cheapest price£8.12
Trips per day30
Most frequent serviceAdirondack Trailways
Coach lines7

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New York to Albany Route Map

New York Albany

Station Information

All coach stations in New York:

  • Port Authority Bus Station

  • Port Authority - 625 8th Ave

  • 152 E Broadway

  • 8th Avenue & West 30th Street

  • 300-310 W 31 St (SW Corner of 31st & 8th Ave)

  • 103 Canal St

  • Madison Ave btwn E 33rd and 34th St

  • Port Authority Bus Station

  • 7-11 - Jd Foods

  • Queens Vlg

  • 11th Ave (btw. 35th & 36th St.)

  • 42 4th Ave

  • Park Avenue South (b/w E 26th St. and E 27th St.)

  • GW Bridge Bus Station

  • 145 Canal St

Coach stations in Albany:

  • 66 Green Street

  • 128 Central Ave

  • Albany Bus Terminal

  • Albany (SUNY)

  • 259 Central Ave

  • Albany SUNY Bus Stop (Collins Circle)

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What coach companies travel from New York to Albany?

There are 7 bus lines from New York to Albany available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 14 daily trips, Adirondack Trailways usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Adirondack Trailways143h 39m£33.78
BBBus103h 1m£23.83
FlixBus US23h 11m£36.17
Greyhound73h 23m£35.32
OurBus52h 53m£24.13
Peter Pan Lines35h 44m£57.07
Wanda Coach42h 45m£18.53

  • Adirondack Trailways connects areas in New York such as the Adirondacks and Hudson Valley with New York City, serving a total of 94 cities. Some of its top routes include those going to Albany, Ithaca, and Syracuse. Onboard, Adirondack Trailways vehicles have Wi-Fi for internet connectivity on the move and additional amenities, including power outlets, restrooms, air conditioning, overhead lighting, and reclinable seats with footrests.

  • Book BBBus from New York to Albany from £16. There are 10 BBBus schedules from New York to Albany and you can expect on average to pay for a BBBus ticket to Albany. In New York, BBBus departs to Albany from 152 E Broadway and 1 other station. In Albany, BBBus arrives at 128 Central Ave and no other station.

    An average trip on BBBus from New York to Albany takes 3 hours and 1 minutes , while the fastest available BBBus trip will get you to Albany in 2 hours and 20 minutes .

    On weekends, BBBus offers 11 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Albany.

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

  • 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 7 bus trips from New York to Albany every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 23 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Albany usually start from £21.

  • OurBus is an intercity bus company based in New York City. OurBus provides cheap bus 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 restroom, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and complimentary bottled water. With cheap bus tickets starting from £12, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by bus from New York to Albany if you are looking for comfort at a good price.

  • Book Peter Pan Lines from New York to Albany from £8. There are 3 Peter Pan Lines schedules from New York to Albany and you can expect on average to pay for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to Albany. In New York, Peter Pan Lines departs to Albany from Port Authority Bus Station and no other station. In Albany, Peter Pan Lines arrives at 66 Green Street and no other station.

    An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from New York to Albany takes 5 hours and 44 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to Albany in 2 hours and 20 minutes .

    On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 3 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Albany.

  • Wanda Coach is one of the leading Chinatown bus carriers in the U.S. The company offers 4 daily bus trips to and from more than 70 cities across the East Coast and the Midwest. With bus ticket prices starting from £16 and convenient pick-up and drop-off locations, Wanda Coach is one of the preferred bus carriers for passengers looking to travel between the Chinatown districts of New York and Albany.

Coach Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for coaches from New York to Albany

(Based on 266 ratings and reviews)

4.7

5.0

Anijah

7 January 2025- Solo travel

Wanda Coach

Pros: It was quiet nice & relaxing. Cons: N/A. Tips: Bring your charger !

5.0

Will

26 December 2024- Solo travel

Wanda Coach

Pros: I like how we stopped mid trip to a local gas station to buy snacks. Cons: Bigger bathroom. Tips: This is a reliable source to travel.

5.0

alicja

23 December 2024- Visiting family

BBBus

All is ok

4.0

Grace

20 December 2024- Visiting family

BBBus

It was a new bus, only thing it was a little cold.

5.0

May

6 December 2024- Visiting friends

Wanda Coach

The bus was clean and arrived only 30 minutes behind schedule, which was honestly to be expected given the craziness of NYC traffic. We still beat the ETA offered by my phone GPS by 30 minutes! Great drivers and staff who knew what they were doing and pleasant conditions on bus.

How much is a coach ticket from New York to Albany?

Bus tickets for a trip from New York to Albany cost £23.82 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from New York to Albany by travel date

£37£24£12JanFeb

If you're planning to travel by bus from New York to Albany in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £21 to £29. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 11 February 2025.

If you’re looking to travel to Albany this week, bus tickets are available starting at £22.

Average coach ticket prices from New York to Albany by month

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Taking the bus from New York to Albany is usually cheapest in October, when the average ticket price is only £23. If you're planning to take the bus from New York to Albany during March, keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £28. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

Prices as travel date approaches

£41£33£24£16£83020100

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 28 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £10.02 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from New York to Albany

Yes, Amtrak offers 12 daily routes from New York City to Rensselaer, which is just across the Hudson River from Albany. The duration of the routes range from 2 hours and 20 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. Tickets through Amtrak start at $35, but average closer to $47. The first train departs at 7:00 a.m. EDT, while the last train of the day departs at 10:00 p.m. EDT.

The best way to travel to Albany from New York City is by bus. Although taking a train is an option, it is more expensive and there are only 12 daily routes through Amtrak.

Traveling by bus, there are 5 companies that offer this route, with 33 daily scheduled trips between them. The duration of the trip ranges from 2 hours and 45 minutes to 7 hours. On average, bus tickets for this route cost about $17, but can be found for as cheap as $5.

New York City to Albany does make a good day-trip if you take a direct bus. Direct bus routes can get to Albany in as fast as 2 hours and 45 minutes, meaning you can enjoy a full day in Albany before returning.

The earliest bus leaves NYC for Albany around 6:45 a.m., and the last bus from Albany back to New York City departs around 11:00 p.m. With that kind of flexibility, you could make it to Albany early, do some sightseeing, and still make it back home at a reasonable time.

The coach takes an average of 3 hours and 17 minutes to cover the 135 miles from New York to Albany. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours and 20 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travelers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Albany. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from New York to Albany, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 39 scheduled coaches that travel from New York to Albany every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 30 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New York to Albany; ticket prices start at £36.59.

Is it better to travel by bus or train from New York to Albany?

There are usually 1 daily train trips from New York to Albany.

Coach
Train
Avg. Price
Avg. Price
£26.95
Avg. Price
£42.42
Daily Trips
Daily Trips
39
Daily Trips
1
Duration
Duration
3h 25m
Duration
4h 25m

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