What is the travel distance from Albany to Manchester?

About 51 miles (82 km) separate Albany and Manchester.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are City Centre Cruises, Sightseeing Manchester, Chester Zoo, Ordsall Hall and East Lancashire Railway.

Bus Albany to Manchester from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albany to Manchester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1h 40m	2:40pm	Bonnet Street	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:15pm	ALB Airport	2h 20m	9:35pm	Bonnet Street	No tags
Bus	7:55pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1h 40m	9:35pm	Bonnet Street	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Manchester on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1h 40m	2:40pm	Bonnet Street	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:20pm	ALB Airport	2h 20m	2:40pm	Bonnet Street	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	ALB Airport	2h 20m	9:35pm	Bonnet Street	No tags
Bus	7:55pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1h 40m	9:35pm	Bonnet Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:35 PM EST.

Get from Albany to Manchester

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

49 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Vermont Translines

5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Amtrak

4/55,600 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5600 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $20

Amtrak Albany Manchester recent customer reviews

First time I used the Amtrak bus service to Manchester. Great alternative from Manhattan — to take the train to the bus to get close enough to Stratton Mt — where we have a second home.

William C.

March 8, 2023

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,126 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Albany, NY to Manchester, VT, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Albany to Manchester?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$18

11/22

$18

Today

$18

11/24

$16

11/25

$16

11/26

No data

11/27

$18

11/28

No data

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Manchester, VT, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $16

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 Manchester, VT, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $22 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Manchester, VT, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-24.

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.