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New York to Albany by bus
Leave from Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave) and arrive at the downtown Albany bus terminal or at Collins Circle, next to the University at Albany. On the November 2026 dates we checked on BUZ there were 6 departures a day, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM; the fastest trip takes about 2 h 45 min.
The bus line on the New York–Albany route
Where you leave from and arrive
Every departure leaves from Midtown; in Albany you can get off downtown or by the university.
Studying in Albany?
Some departures stop at Collins Circle on the University at Albany campus. Sunday afternoons fill up with students heading back.
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Reclining seats, air conditioning and Wi-Fi on most departures. On BUZ you can compare what each bus line includes before you book, since tickets at the same price don’t always include the same.
Quick answers about this route
From $28.98 USD, depending on time, bus line and availability. Check the live price on BUZ before you book.
From Midtown Manhattan (300 W 31st St, at 8th Ave).
About 2 h 45 min; some departures take up to 3 h 25 min.
On the November 2026 dates we checked on BUZ there were 6 departures a day, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
FlixBus run the departures you can book on BUZ today.
On BUZ you pay online with a credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express), Apple Pay or Google Pay. Your e-ticket arrives by email as soon as you book.
For weekends, holidays and school breaks, yes: those are the busiest days and the most convenient departures sell out first.
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