What is the distance between New York City and Potsdam?

The distance between New York City and Potsdam is approximately 442 km (274 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New York City to Potsdam?

Buses departing from New York Port Authority in New York City will take you to Clarkson University in Potsdam.

Bus New York City to Potsdam from $146 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Potsdam on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00am	New York Port Authority	9h 30m	4:30pm	Potsdam	CheapestFastest

Next departures for New York City to Potsdam on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	New York Port Authority	9h 30m	4:30pm	Potsdam	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	New York Port Authority	8h 50m	6:50pm	Clarkson University	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	New York Port Authority	9h	7:00pm	Potsdam	No tags
Bus	10:00am	New York Port Authority	9h 5m	7:05pm	SUNY	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Potsdam on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Madison Ave	6h 45m	5:45pm	Potsdam, NY	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:30am	New York Port Authority	7h 50m	7:20pm	Potsdam	No tags
Bus	7:00am	New York Port Authority	9h 30m	4:30pm	Potsdam	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Queens, NY	7h 50m	6:00pm	Potsdam, NY	No tags
Bus	10:00am	New York Port Authority	9h	7:00pm	Potsdam	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Potsdam on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	New York Port Authority	9h 30m	4:30pm	Potsdam	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	New York Port Authority	8h 50m	6:50pm	Clarkson University	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	New York Port Authority	9h	7:00pm	Potsdam	No tags
Bus	10:00am	New York Port Authority	9h 5m	7:05pm	SUNY	No tags

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Get from New York City to Potsdam

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

9h 5mAverage Duration

443 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Potsdam?

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Stops in Potsdam

A
Clarkson University
8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY 13676, USA
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B
SUNY
Barrington Drive, Potsdam, NY 13676
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C
Market Square
22 Depot Street, Potsdam, NY 13676

Compare bus companies

OurBus

4/53,155 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

New York Trailways

4/54,413 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Based on 4413 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. New York Trailways ticket prices on this trip start at $164

New York Trailways New York City Potsdam recent customer reviews

All buses got canceled going to Upstate New York due to severe snow storms and no one informed the passengers.

Amanda P.

December 2, 2019

Had an emergency got ticket change and was sent to the wrong stop all the way to plattsburgh it costed me $240 dollars cab fare to get me into potsdam college from plattsburgh, I hope never again if I can help it

Jasmine S.

August 23, 2019

Smooth cheap and efficient

Ivan H.

April 8, 2024

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,127 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Potsdam, US by bus

What is the distance between New York City and Potsdam?
The distance between New York City and Potsdam is approximately 442 km (274 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New York City to Potsdam?
Buses departing from New York Port Authority in New York City will take you to Clarkson University in Potsdam.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$160

11-25

$168

Today

$233

11-27

$240

11-28

$182

11-29

$160

11-30

$188

12-01

$182

The cheapest trip from New York City to Potsdam, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $160

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Potsdam, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $160 to $251 for a bus ticket from New York City to Potsdam, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $160 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually New York Trailways will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.