What is the travel distance from Richmond to Albany?

Richmond and Albany are 650 km (403 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Main Street Station in Richmond will take you to SUNY Collins Circle in Albany.

Bus Richmond to Albany from $77 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Richmond to Albany on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	15h 10m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Cheapest
	2:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	12h 30m	2:40am	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	4:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	17h 55m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	9:30pm	Henrico	15h 50m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Albany on November 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	17h 55m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	3:55am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 5m	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:40am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	12h	4:40pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	10:50pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	14h 30m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Albany on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:55am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 5m	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:40am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	12h	4:40pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	10:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	15h 10m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 20m	5:15pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:49 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond 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 13 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

13h 15mAverage Duration

649 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $361	Average Duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$138 - $1,351	Average Duration10h 54m	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,363 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,263 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Albany?

Stops in Richmond

A - Main Street Station

B - Staples Mill Road

C - 8531 Fordson Rd

D - VCU

E - 2828 W. Broad St.

F - Greyhound Station

Stops in Albany

A - SUNY Collins Circle

B - Albany Airport

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Albany, NY by bus

What is the travel distance from Richmond to Albany?
Richmond and Albany are 650 km (403 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Richmond to Albany?
Buses departing from Main Street Station in Richmond will take you to 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

11-08

$153

11-09

$144

Today

$163

11-11

$85

11-12

$125

11-13

$126

11-14

$110

11-15

$77

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $77

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

You can expect to pay from $77 to $227 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2025-11-15.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Albany, NY?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time13h 15m	Avg Price$149	Daily Departures19
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time10h 54m	Avg Price$314	Daily Departures11

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