What is the travel distance from Burlington to Albany?

Burlington and Albany are 129 miles (208 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Burlington to Albany start their journey at Burlington Airport and wind up at Albany Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Burlington to Albany from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Burlington to Albany on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:13am	Burlington International Airport - BTV, VT	4h 32m	9:45am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:13am	Burlington International Airport - BTV, VT	5h 12m	10:25am	ALB Airport	No tags
Bus	1:33pm	Burlington International Airport - BTV, VT	5h 12m	6:45pm	ALB Airport	No tags
Bus	4:58am	Pearl St	5h 27m	10:25am	ALB Airport	No tags
Bus	1:18pm	Pearl St	5h 27m	6:45pm	ALB Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:26 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Burlington to Albany

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 4 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

4h 31mAverage Duration

130 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $54	Average Duration4h 57m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $42	Average Duration4h 31m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Burlington and Albany?

Stops in Burlington

A
Burlington Airport
Visit page
B
Downtown Transit Centre
45-68 St Paul St, VT 05401, USA
Visit page
C
University of Vermont
University Place Extension., Burlington, VT 05405, USA
D
Prc
173-175 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401, USA

Stops in Albany

A
Albany Airport
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

Vermont Translines

5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Amtrak

4/55,606 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5606 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 $49

Amtrak Burlington Albany recent customer reviews

getting tickets online was a help. People were friendly and unintrusive for the whole trip. Everything went as advertised (somewhat of a rarity these days)

Timothy S.

August 29, 2025

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$42

11/23

$42

Today

$42

11/25

$42

11/26

$46

11/27

$42

11/28

$42

11/29

$46

The cheapest trip from Burlington, VT, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $51 for a bus ticket from Burlington, VT, US to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-25.

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.