How much is the bus ticket from Syracuse to Albany?

The cheapest bus tickets from Syracuse to Albany start from $42. The average price for this route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Syracuse to Albany?

The average bus travel time from Syracuse to Albany is 9h, covering a distance of 204 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 10m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Syracuse to Albany route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Adirondack Trailways , OurBus , FlixBus , Amtrak , Greyhound , New York Trailways .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Syracuse to Albany?

The earliest bus departs from Syracuse to Albany at 2:35am. And the latest bus departs at 5:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Syracuse to Albany?

A bus trip from Syracuse to Albany generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Syracuse to Albany?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1126 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Syracuse to Albany?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Syracuse to Albany?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Syracuse to Albany?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Syracuse to Albany from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Syracuse to Albany on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:45pm	SYR Airport	2h 30m	5:15pm	SUNY Collins Circle	CheapestFastest
3:55pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	3h	6:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
2:20pm	222 Waverly Ave	2h 55m	5:15pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags
3:55pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	2h 45m	6:40pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Albany on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	9:10am	SYR Airport	11h 20m	8:30pm	1400 Washington Ave.	Cheapest
	9:15am	SYR Airport	2h 30m	11:45am	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
	9:10am	SYR Airport	5h 43m	2:53pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
	8:00am	Amtrak Station	3h	11:00am	Albany Terminal	No tags
	6:50am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	3h 5m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Albany on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h	3:45pm	ALB Airport	Cheapest
	9:15am	SYR Airport	2h 30m	11:45am	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
	9:10am	SYR Airport	5h 43m	2:53pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
	8:00am	Amtrak Station	3h	11:00am	Albany Terminal	No tags
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	2:35am	Amtrak Station	15h 10m	5:45pm	1400 Washington Ave.	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Albany on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00am	Amtrak Station	3h	11:00am	Albany Terminal	Cheapest
3:55pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	2h 45m	6:40pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
9:10am	SYR Airport	5h 43m	2:53pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 15m	4:00pm	Albany Terminal	No tags
6:50am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	3h 5m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Albany on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:50am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	3h 5m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
8:00am	Amtrak Station	3h	11:00am	Albany Terminal	Fastest
9:10am	SYR Airport	5h 43m	2:53pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 15m	4:00pm	Albany Terminal	No tags
9:10am	SYR Airport	5h 43m	2:53pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Albany on December 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:50am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	3h 5m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	8:00am	Amtrak Station	3h	11:00am	Albany Terminal	Fastest
	9:10am	SYR Airport	5h 43m	2:53pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 15m	4:00pm	Albany Terminal	No tags
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	2:35am	Amtrak Station	15h 10m	5:45pm	1400 Washington Ave.	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Albany on December 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h	3:45pm	ALB Airport	Cheapest
	3:55pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	2h 45m	6:40pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
	9:10am	SYR Airport	5h 43m	2:53pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
	8:00am	Amtrak Station	3h	11:00am	Albany Terminal	No tags
New York Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	9:10am	SYR Airport	12h 40m	9:50pm	1400 Washington Ave.	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Albany on December 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h	3:45pm	ALB Airport	Cheapest
3:55pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	2h 45m	6:40pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
9:10am	SYR Airport	5h 43m	2:53pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
8:00am	Amtrak Station	3h	11:00am	Albany Terminal	No tags
6:50am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	3h 5m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:30 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Syracuse to Albany

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 3 hours 11 minutes, and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

3h 11mAverage Duration

204 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $120	Average Duration9h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$44 - $140	Average Duration3h 11m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Syracuse and Albany?

Stops in Syracuse

A
Regional Transportation Center
1 Walsh Circle Ste 30, Syracuse, NY 13208
Visit page
B
Syracuse University
Bus stops at Schine Student Center across the street from the Sheraton Parking Garage., Schine Student Center, 303 University Pl, Syracuse, NY 13210
Visit page
C
Syracuse Airport
Visit page
D
Syracuse University - Lyman Hall
College Place, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
E
New York State Fairgrounds
581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209, USA
F
Syracuse, NY
349-399 US-11, Syracuse, NY 13202, USA

Stops in Albany

A
Albany Airport
Visit page
B
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206
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

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,129 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

Based on 1129 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Adirondack Trailways ticket prices on this trip start at $46

Adirondack Trailways Syracuse Albany recent customer reviews

He is very kind and has a great sense of humanity.I'm deeply grateful for his great sense of service and altruism

Joel K.

January 10, 2023

OurBus

4/53,159 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87407 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 $42

Greyhound Syracuse Albany recent customer reviews

The worst experience. Ruined my day! We left 30min late, and at the second stop the driver was lost, he was asking the passengers for directions on how to get to the station! We arrived 1h late.

Maria P.

February 15, 2019

The buses were very dirty and the staff aren't always showing enthusiasm or politeness to the people on the bus. The timeliness was good.

Shaho S.

October 30, 2018

Bus is dirty

Lori M.

July 1, 2019

New York Trailways

4/54,416 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Based on 4416 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 $108

Adirondack Trailways Syracuse Albany recent customer reviews

I had a very pleasant trip from Syracuse to Albany, the ride was smooth, the people were quiet, and there was no complications throughout the entire 3 hour trip. I definitely plan on taking this company’s bus again as it was very efficient and well mannered.

Katherine T.

September 28, 2019

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Syracuse to Albany?
The cheapest bus tickets from Syracuse to Albany start from $42. The average price for this route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Syracuse to Albany?
The average bus travel time from Syracuse to Albany is 9h, covering a distance of 204 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 10m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Syracuse to Albany route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Adirondack Trailways, OurBus, FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound, New York Trailways.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Syracuse to Albany?
The earliest bus departs from Syracuse to Albany at 2:35am. And the latest bus departs at 5:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Syracuse to Albany?
A bus trip from Syracuse to Albany generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Syracuse to Albany?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1126 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Syracuse to Albany?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Syracuse to Albany?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Syracuse to Albany?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-27

$49

11-28

$36

Today

$36

11-30

$44

12-01

$42

12-02

$38

12-03

$33

12-04

$33

The cheapest trip from Syracuse, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $537 for a bus ticket from Syracuse, US to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Amtrak 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.