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Manhattan to Albany Bus Schedule
Bus from Manhattan to Albany: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Manhattan to Albany. Traveling by bus from Manhattan to Albany usually takes around 40 hours and 45 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 873 mi (1406 km) |
| Shortest duration | 40h 45m |
| Cheapest price | £183.78 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Manhattan to Albany?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Manhattan to Albany. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 1d 16h 45m | £196.00 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 1 bus trips from Manhattan to Albany every day, with the average journey taking around 40 hours and 45 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Albany usually start from £184.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Manhattan to Albany
The bus takes an average of 40 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 873 miles from Manhattan to Albany. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one bus per day from Manhattan to Albany. It leaves the station in Manhattan at 3:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Manhattan?
Main departure station: K-state Parking Garage
Most buses depart from the main station in Manhattan.
All bus stations in Manhattan:
K-state Parking Garage
Where does the bus arrive in Albany?
Main arrival station: Albany Bus Station
All buses from Manhattan arrive at one main station in Albany.
All bus stations in Albany:
Albany Bus Station
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