What is the travel distance from Albany to Erie?

The distance separating Albany and Erie is 325 miles (524 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Albany to Erie start their journey at SUNY Collins Circle and wind up at Erie Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Albany to Erie from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albany to Erie on November 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	13h 30m	9:40am	Erie Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	13h 45m	9:40am	Erie Bus Station	No tags
	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	15h 50m	11:50am	Erie Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Erie

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Erie. The journey takes about 15 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

15h 10mAverage Duration

325 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$47 - $224	Average Duration15h 10m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$56 - $159	Average Duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,355 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,207 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,120 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 Erie?

Stops in Albany

A - SUNY Collins Circle

B - Albany Airport

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

Stops in Erie

A - Erie Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Albany, NY to Erie by bus

What is the travel distance from Albany to Erie?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albany to Erie?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/04

$72

11/05

$71

Today

$99

11/07

$101

11/08

No data

11/09

$81

11/10

$84

11/11

$59

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Erie was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $59

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 Erie, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $59 to $101 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Erie based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $59 which is on 2025-11-11.

What's the cheapest way to go from Albany, NY to Erie?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time15h 10m	Avg Price$80	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time7h 5m	Avg Price$81	Daily Departures1

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