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RON 4.79 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Albany, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Albany. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Albany was RON 16.29.

The most popular bus stations in Albany are Albany Bus Terminal, 66 Green Street, and Albany (SUNY). Albany Bus Terminal is the busiest, with the most bus arrivals.

The best areas to stay in Albany are Downtown and Pine Hills. Albany Bus Terminal, the busiest bus station in Albany, is located right Downtown, which will make it easy to navigate from the bus terminal to your hotel. Downtown Albany is also thick with attractions, including theaters, museums and parks.

Pine Hills, a popular area with college students, is slightly northwest of the city center and easily accessible from Albany Bus Terminal by a direct ride on the 114 bus. Pine Hills is a lively neighborhood, filled with local restaurants and bars.

Ten Broeck Triangle is another neighborhood located close to the Albany Bus Terminal, just a mile away. This historic corner of Albany has some good eateries, too, and some very reasonably priced accommodations in charming brick buildings.

The best way to get around Albany without a car is to ride local buses, which are operated by the Capitol District Transportation Authority (CDTA). The CDTA offers transportation to many major Albany landmarks, including the New York State Capitol, The Egg performance center, and Washington Park. The base fare for a bus ride is $1.50.

If you’re staying in the Downtown area near the Albany Bus Terminal, the city is also fairly walkable.

Albany is the state capital of New York, so you’ll want to take a free tour of the New York State Capitol building. The city’s museums include the Albany Institute of History & Art (where you can view the previously misidentified mummy Ankhefenmut), the New York State Museum (which is only 0.7 miles from the Albany Bus Terminal), and the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum where the USS Slater — the last Destroyer Escort ship from World War II — stays afloat.

For interesting and historical architecture, check out the Schuyler Mansion, site of Alexander Hamilton’s wedding to Elizabeth Schuyler, the Ten Broeck Mansion (built in 1797), Cherry Hill, the Lark Street district, and (for something more modern) the performing arts center known as The Egg for its unique shape.

If you’re up for a longer bus ride, consider visiting Watervliet Shaker Historic District, America’s first Shaker settlement or the Albany Pine Bush Preserve.

Albany has some good restaurant options that are both affordable and easily accessible by bus.

Iron Gate Cafe is a charming breakfast, brunch and lunch spot near Washington Park, and Cider Belly is a tasty spot for donuts if you’re closer to Downtown.

A Better Bite is perfect for lunch or a mid-afternoon meal break between the New York State Museum and the Albany Institute of History & Art.

For dinner, great options include The Cuckoo’s Nest and The City Beer Hall (which has more than just beer, although a free personal pizza does come with each beer you buy).

Finally, for a splurge option, make a reservation at the New World Bistro Bar, where executive chef Chef Ric Orlando of Food Network fame offers a small but delicious menu.

Summer and fall are probably the best times to visit Albany by bus. Summer is the busiest tourist season, which means you’ll likely find both the highest prices for accommodations and the most events. Fall weather is slightly warmer and less rainy than spring, plus it’s a better season for avoiding other tourists.

Winter is not a great season to visit Albany, especially by bus. Albany can get very cold, and winter weather conditions can make roads slippery for bus travel.

The closest airport to Albany is Albany Intl Airport (ALB), located 7 miles from the city center of Albany.

Albany is the second most popular bus destination in New York. Albany ranks number 6 among bus destinations in the country. Albany has the second most bus connections in New York. There are 301 direct bus schedules arriving in Albany each day.

The population of Albany is 98,469. It ranks number 6 by population in New York. It ranks number 238 by population in the country.

A short bus trip to Albany, under 60 miles, can cost as little as RON 4.79. A 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Albany starts at RON 71.88. A longer trip by bus to Albany can be as cheap as RON 213.11. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as RON 52.62.

People who take the bus to Albany are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a bus last minute make taking a bus to Albany easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.

The closest bus station to the city center of Albany is 66 Green Street, located just 0.4 miles away. Select 66 Green Street as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Albany. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.