How far is Albany from Saratoga Springs?

About 30 miles (48 km) separate Albany and Saratoga Springs.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Albany to Saratoga Springs leave from Albany Airport and arrive at Amtrak 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 Saratoga Springs from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albany to Saratoga Springs on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:40pm	Albany Bus Terminal	50m	12:30am	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Albany to Saratoga Springs on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50am	ALB Airport	40m	11:30am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:40am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	30m	1:10am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Albany Terminal	1h	11:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Albany Bus Terminal	45m	3:35am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Albany Terminal	40m	3:30pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:01 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Saratoga Springs

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Saratoga Springs. The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

45mAverage Duration

31 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $26	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $26	Average Duration48m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albany and Saratoga Springs?

Stops in Albany

A
Albany Airport
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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

Stops in Saratoga Springs

A
Amtrak Station
26 Station Ln, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 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.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Albany Saratoga Springs recent customer reviews

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June 27, 2025

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,126 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

OurBus

4/53,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Albany and Saratoga Springs, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

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

How far is Albany from Saratoga Springs?
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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

$13

11/22

$11

Today

$11

11/24

$10

11/25

No data

11/26

$9

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The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Saratoga Springs was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $9

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 Saratoga Springs, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $20 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Saratoga Springs based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-26.

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.