What is the travel distance from Newark to Albany?

The distance covered from Newark to Albany is 217 km (135 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Newark to Albany?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Penn Station, in Newark, and end it at SUNY Collins Circle, in Albany.

Bus Newark to Albany from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Albany on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:10pm	Newark Penn Station	3h 15m	6:25pm	Albany Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:10am	Newark Penn Station	4h 45m	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	10:30am	Newark (Amtrak)	7h 15m	5:45pm	1400 Washington Ave.	No tags
	Bus	11:50am	Newark Penn Station	4h 50m	4:40pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	6:15pm	Newark Penn Station	5h 15m	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Albany on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:10pm	Newark Penn Station	3h 15m	6:25pm	Albany Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:45am	Newark Penn Station	4h 25m	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	7:05am	Newark Penn Station	5h 55m	1:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	10:30am	Newark (Amtrak)	7h 15m	5:45pm	1400 Washington Ave.	No tags
	Bus	10:10am	Newark Penn Station	4h 45m	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Albany on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:10am	Newark Penn Station	4h 45m	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	3:10pm	Newark Penn Station	3h 15m	6:25pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	6:45am	Newark Penn Station	4h 25m	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	7:05am	Newark Penn Station	5h 55m	1:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	10:30am	Newark (Amtrak)	7h 15m	5:45pm	1400 Washington Ave.	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Albany on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:35pm	Newark Penn Station	5h 5m	2:40am	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	3:10pm	Newark Penn Station	3h 15m	6:25pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	6:45am	Newark Penn Station	4h 25m	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	7:05am	Newark Penn Station	5h 55m	1:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	10:30am	Newark (Amtrak)	7h 15m	5:45pm	1400 Washington Ave.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:26 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Albany

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

5h 5mAverage Duration

216 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $284	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$72 - $909	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newark and Albany?

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Stops in Albany

A
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206
B
Albany Airport
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C
Greyhound Station
34 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
D
Bethlehem Center
402-408 US-9W, Glenmont, NY 12077, USA
E
Beckers Corner
117 Lasher Rd, Selkirk, NY 12158, USA
F
Crossgates Mall
1 Crossgates Mall Rd (overflow lot off Crossgates Mall Road opposite JC Penney near Access Road), Albany, NY 12205, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,400 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87400 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $45

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Newark Albany recent customer reviews

I did round trip Albany to Newark Penn Station. The way down the bus was new and a very nice experience. The way back the bus was in disrepair but ok. The Albany station is embarrassing. Dirty and run down. Albany should be ashamed. Customer service was pleasant and helpful.

Paul C.

May 18, 2025

This is so frustrating. I couldn’t go with my bus, because they claim the sits was filled up. And was scheduled for 6:25pm, till this moment (10:43pm)am still at bus terminal in New York. Not even know the exact time I will leave here😡😡😡😡

Olufunke O.

May 20, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

New York Trailways

4/54,415 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Peter Pan

4/56,345 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Albany, NY by bus

What is the travel distance from Newark to Albany?
The distance covered from Newark to Albany is 217 km (135 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Newark to Albany?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Penn Station, in Newark, and end it at SUNY Collins Circle, in Albany.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$74

11-26

$111

Today

$67

11-28

$71

11-29

$87

11-30

$111

12-01

$67

12-02

$36

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Albany, NY was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Newark, NJ to Albany, NY, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $274 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually FlixBus 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.