Find coaches from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA

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Next departures from Albany to Philadelphia on 24 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan
ALB Airport
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Albany Bus Terminal
Schuylkill & WalnutFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Albany Bus Terminal
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Albany Bus Terminal
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
FlixBus
Albany Bus Terminal
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Albany to Philadelphia

Bus
Average priceUS$48 - US$182Average duration6h 40m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$56 - US$304Average duration5h 26m
29kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Albany to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day
6h 40mAverage duration
US$48Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$61
Average bus trip duration6h 40m
Number of daily buses36
Earliest bus departure03:20
Distance201 miles
Latest bus departure20:00

Albany to Philadelphia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Albany, NY - Philadelphia, PA

  1. How far is Philadelphia from Albany by coach?

    The journey from Albany to Philadelphia by coach covers an approximate distance of 201 miles (323 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Philadelphia from Albany without a car?

    You can reach Philadelphia from Albany by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
19/09
US$74
20/09
US$60
Today
US$70
22/09
US$60
23/09
US$51
24/09
US$46
25/09
US$46
26/09
US$46
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 24 Sept 2025 with a price of US$46

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 Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$46 to US$136 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$46, which is on 2025-09-24.

Usually FlixBus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Albany and Philadelphia!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Albany to Philadelphia, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Albany to Philadelphia will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Albany to Philadelphia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Albany, NY to Philadelphia, PA?

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