Cheap coach tickets from New York to Albany

New York to Albany Route Map

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

• Adirondack Trailways: 21 daily coaches from US$26
• BBBus: 10 daily coaches from US$19
• FlixBus US: 6 daily coaches from US$24
• Greyhound: 15 daily coaches from US$23
• OurBus: 2 daily coaches from US$15
• Peter Pan Lines: 1 daily coach from US$90
• Wanda Coach: 8 daily coaches from US$20

What coach companies travel from New York to Albany?

There are 7 coach lines from New York to Albany available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 21 daily trips, Adirondack Trailways usually has the most coaches running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

• Adirondack Trailways

  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 sockets, toilets, air conditioning, overhead lighting, and reclinable seats with footrests.

• BBBus

  Book BBBus from New York to Albany from US$19. There are 10 trips per day offered by BBBus from New York to Albany and you can expect on average to pay US$27.44 for a BBBus ticket to Albany. In New York, BBBus departs to Albany from 152 E Broadway and one other station. In Albany, BBBus arrives at 128 Central Ave.

  An average trip on BBBus from New York to Albany takes 3 hours and 1 minute, while the fastest available BBBus trip will get you to Albany in 2 hours and 30 minutes.

  At weekends, BBBus offers 11 trips per day. A single ticket costs US$19 for a weekend trip to Albany.

• 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 6 trips per day from New York to Albany, and the average ticket for this route costs only US$48.76.

  
• 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 15 coach trips from New York to Albany every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 20 minutes to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to Albany usually start from US$22.98.

  
• 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$15, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by coach from New York 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 1 coach trip every day during the week and 1 trip at weekends, Peter Pan is one of the main coach carriers between New York and Albany, offering coach tickets as low as US$89.98.

• Wanda Coach

  Wanda Coach is one of the leading Chinatown coach carriers in the U.S. The company offers 8 daily coach trips to and from more than 70 cities across the East Coast and the Midwest. With coach ticket prices starting from US$19.99 and convenient pick-up and drop-off locations, Wanda Coach is one of the preferred coach carriers for passengers looking to travel between the Chinatown districts of New York and Albany.

City Information

New York

New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travellers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Liberty Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.

NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.

With three major coach and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.

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 New York?

Main departure station: Port Authority Bus Terminal

Port Authority Bus Terminal is the largest coach station in New York City. First opened in 1950, it is the main Manhattan bus stop for various regional and nationwide coach carriers that provide intercity transport to and from NYC such as Greyhound, NY Trailways, Peter Pan Bus Lines, and Ourbus, among many others. Port Authority’s central location just steps away from Times Square provides easy connections to various other forms of transport, including 13 lines of the NYC Subway, 11 lines of the NYC Bus, over 60 lines of the NJ Transit Bus, and shuttle services to each of the three airports in New York’s metropolitan area. At the terminal, you will find a variety of fast food restaurants and convenience stores, as well as a USPS branch and a bowling alley.

All coach stations in New York:

• Manhattan - Port Authority Bus Station
• Manhattan - Port Authority Bus Station
• SW Corner of 31st St & 8th Ave
• 152 E Broadway
• Midtown NY - 8th Ave & West 30th St
• 171 Madison Ave
• 120 E Broadway
• Hudson Yards - corner of 33rd and 11th
• Queens Village - 7-11 - Jd Foods
• Queens Vlg
• 11th Ave (btw. 35th & 36th St.)
• Manhattan - Port Authority Bus Station North Wing
• Madison Avenue between East 33rd and 34th Street, in front of Shahs Halal Food
• 42 4th Ave
• Horace Harding Blvd & 190th St, S Side

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)
• 128 Central Ave.
• 259 Central Ave
• 1256 Central Ave
• Albany SUNY Bus Stop (Collins Circle)
• Albany (Airport)