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

The bus ticket price from Buffalo to Albany starts at R 615. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Buffalo to Albany 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 Buffalo to Albany?

The average travel time between Buffalo and Albany is around 10h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 420 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Buffalo to Albany can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Buffalo to Albany by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Buffalo to Albany?

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

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

Buses travelling between Buffalo and Albany leave from Buffalo Airport or Transportation Center and arrive at SUNY Collins Circle, Albany Airport, Greyhound Station.

Bus Buffalo to Albany from R 524 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Buffalo to Albany on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	10h 55m	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:20	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	10h 35m	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	23:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	14h 20m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Albany on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	11:35	Transportation Center	12h 45m	00:20	Albany Terminal	Cheapest
	10:50	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	7h 50m	18:40	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	9h	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	10:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	8h 25m	18:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	10h 55m	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Albany on 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:20	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	11h 35m	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	9h	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	11:35	Transportation Center	12h 45m	00:20	Albany Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	11h 55m	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	22:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h 20m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Albany on 6 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:20	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	10h 35m	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	9h	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	11:35	Transportation Center	12h 45m	00:20	Albany Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:59	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	9h 56m	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	23:59	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 21m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Albany on 7 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:59	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	9h 56m	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	10:50	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	7h 50m	18:40	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	11:35	Transportation Center	12h 45m	00:20	Albany Terminal	No tags
	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	9h	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	10:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	8h 25m	18:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Albany on 8 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	9h	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	10:50	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	7h 50m	18:40	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	11:35	Transportation Center	12h 45m	00:20	Albany Terminal	No tags
	10:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	8h 25m	18:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:59	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	9h 56m	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Albany on 9 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:20	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	10h 35m	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	10:50	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	7h 50m	18:40	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	11:35	Transportation Center	12h 45m	00:20	Albany Terminal	No tags
	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	9h	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	10:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	8h 25m	18:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Albany on 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	9h	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	10:50	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	7h 50m	18:40	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	11:35	Transportation Center	12h 45m	00:20	Albany Terminal	No tags
	10:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	8h 25m	18:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:59	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	9h 56m	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Buffalo 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 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 867, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

5h 25mAverage duration

408 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 615 - R 3 816	Average duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 867 - R 2 354	Average duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Bus Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 1 183

Average bus trip duration10h 35m

Number of daily buses13

Earliest bus departure00:55

Distance408 km

Latest bus departure23:59

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 179 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Adirondack Trailways

4/51 120 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi2.4

Greyhound

3.5/587 349 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87349 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 624

Greyhound Buffalo Albany recent customer reviews

This was my first experience with Greyhound and it was not pleasant. We were 15 minutes late leaving Buffalo because we had to switch buses for some reason. I'm not sure if the bus wasn't in driving condition or not but after everyone was on we all had to get off. We did get to Syracuse on time but it got much worse from there. We were at least 25 minutes late leaving Syracuse and the bus stalled in Utica after getting off the exit. The driver got the bus to start again and drove us to the station. She kept saying the bus broke down but I think it just stalled for a second. She panicked and said that the bus was not drivable. She called and ordered another bus from Albany. We had to wait an hour and a half for the Albany bus to show up. After it did, there were a few riders that were NOT on the original bus that got onto this one. There were even fewer seats to choose from. I had to sit behind two screaming kids for the last part of my trip and it smelled like barf near my seat. I Couldn't possibly be more dissatisfied with this experience.

James H.

12 June 2019

A lot of delay. No time anywhere to get some food or drinks which were also not given to us, and the bus driver was nog friendly.

Celine S.

25 May 2017

Very good price

Bridgette G.

7 March 2020

New York Trailways

4/54 410 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

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Buffalo to Albany Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Buffalo and Albany?

Stops in Buffalo

A - Buffalo Airport

B - Transportation Center

C - Exchange Street 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 on the trip Buffalo, NY - Albany, NY

How much does a bus ticket from Buffalo to Albany cost?
The bus ticket price from Buffalo to Albany starts at R 615. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Buffalo to Albany 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 Buffalo to Albany?
The average travel time between Buffalo and Albany is around 10h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 420 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Buffalo and Albany?
The number of buses from Buffalo to Albany can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Buffalo to Albany by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Buffalo to Albany?
When taking the bus from Buffalo to Albany, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Buffalo to Albany?
Buses travelling between Buffalo and Albany leave from Buffalo Airport or Transportation Center and arrive at SUNY Collins Circle, Albany Airport, Greyhound Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/11

R 1 437

02/11

R 1 952

Today

R 1 348

04/11

R 1 313

05/11

R 1 038

06/11

R 994

07/11

R 1 171

08/11

R 816

The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY was searched and found on 08 Nov 2025 with a price of R 816

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

You can expect to pay from R 816 to R 1 952 for a bus ticket from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 816, which is on 2025-11-08.

Usually Greyhound 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Buffalo and Albany!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Buffalo to Albany, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Buffalo to Albany that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Buffalo to Albany.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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