How much does a bus ticket from Albany to Newark cost?

The bus ticket price from Albany to Newark starts at R 525. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Albany to Newark is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Albany to Newark?

The average travel time between Albany and Newark is around 5h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 217 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Albany and Newark?

The number of buses from Albany to Newark can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Albany to Newark by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Albany to Newark?

When taking the bus from Albany to Newark, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albany to Newark?

Buses travelling between Albany and Newark leave from Albany Airport or SUNY Collins Circle and arrive at Penn Station, Newark Liberty International Airport.

Bus Albany to Newark from R 416 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Albany to Newark on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	11:30	Albany Terminal	6h	17:30	Newark (Amtrak)	Cheapest
	Bus	20:00	Albany Bus Terminal	3h 5m	23:05	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	Bus	18:30	Albany Bus Terminal	4h 25m	22:55	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	11:00	1400 Washington Ave.	6h 30m	17:30	Newark (Amtrak)	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	14:30	Albany Terminal	7h 40m	22:10	Newark (Amtrak)	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Newark on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	08:40	Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)	5h 25m	14:05	Newark (Amtrak)	Cheapest
	Bus	20:00	Albany Bus Terminal	3h 5m	23:05	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	4h 20m	08:40	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	11:00	1400 Washington Ave.	6h 30m	17:30	Newark (Amtrak)	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	09:00	Albany Terminal	5h 5m	14:05	Newark (Amtrak)	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Newark on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	08:40	Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)	5h 25m	14:05	Newark (Amtrak)	Cheapest
	Bus	20:00	Albany Bus Terminal	3h 5m	23:05	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	4h 20m	08:40	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	09:00	Albany Terminal	5h 5m	14:05	Newark (Amtrak)	No tags
	Bus	07:15	Albany Bus Terminal	5h 20m	12:35	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Newark on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	08:40	Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)	5h 25m	14:05	Newark (Amtrak)	Cheapest
	Bus	20:00	Albany Bus Terminal	3h 5m	23:05	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	4h 20m	08:40	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	11:00	1400 Washington Ave.	6h 30m	17:30	Newark (Amtrak)	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	09:00	Albany Terminal	5h 5m	14:05	Newark (Amtrak)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:14 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Albany to Newark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 525, 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 priceR 525 - R 2 274	Average duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 882 - R 8 436	Average duration4h 8m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87379 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 525

Greyhound Albany Newark recent customer reviews

Everyone was great with Greyhound. My only complaint was, their was no charging being done on the bus. We notified the driver, but he said there was nothing that he could do about it.

Michael C.

24 August 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511 360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Adirondack Trailways

4/51 125 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Albany and Newark?

Stops in Albany

A - Albany Airport

B - SUNY Collins Circle

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

Stops in Newark

A - Penn Station

B - Newark Liberty International Airport

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

How much does a bus ticket from Albany to Newark cost?
The bus ticket price from Albany to Newark starts at R 525. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Albany to Newark is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Albany to Newark?
The average travel time between Albany and Newark is around 5h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 217 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Albany and Newark?
The number of buses from Albany to Newark can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Albany to Newark by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Albany to Newark?
When taking the bus from Albany to Newark, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albany to Newark?
Buses travelling between Albany and Newark leave from Albany Airport or SUNY Collins Circle and arrive at Penn Station, Newark Liberty International Airport.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

R 972

17/11

R 637

Today

R 672

19/11

R 637

20/11

No data

21/11

R 1 025

22/11

R 637

23/11

R 672

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Newark, NJ was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of R 637

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

You can expect to pay from R 637 to R 1 326 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 637, which is on 2025-11-19.