What is the travel distance from Columbus to Albany?

Columbus and Albany are 514 miles (829 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Columbus to Albany start their journey at Columbus Bus Station and wind up at SUNY Collins Circle. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Columbus to Albany from $101 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Columbus to Albany on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:20am	Columbus Bus Station	16h 20m	4:40pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	12:20am	Columbus Bus Station	18h 5m	6:25pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:55am	Columbus Bus Station	1d 2h	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:55am	Columbus Bus Station	1d 5h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags
	Bus	8:50pm	Columbus Bus Station	18h 5m	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Get from Columbus to Albany

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 22 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

22h 50mAverage Duration

514 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Albany?

Stops in Columbus

A
Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA

Stops in Albany

A
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206
B
Albany Airport
Visit page
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

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 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

3.5/511,441 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

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