How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Albany?

The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Albany start at R 518. The average price for this route is around R 663. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Boston to Albany?

The average bus journey time from Boston to Albany is 4h 5m, covering a distance of 224 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 10m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Boston to Albany route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , OurBus , Peter Pan , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Boston to Albany?

The earliest bus departs from Boston to Albany at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 16:15.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Albany?

A bus trip from Boston to Albany produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Boston to Albany?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Albany?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Boston to Albany?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Albany?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Boston to Albany from R 419 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 29 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:55	Boston (South Station)	4h 45m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 50m	20:05	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	14:00	Boston (South Station)	9h 15m	23:15	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 30 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	14:55	Boston (Logan Airport)	5h	19:55	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	Cheapest
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	13:55	Boston (South Station)	4h 45m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	15:25	Boston (South Station)	4h 30m	19:55	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 31 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	14:55	Boston (Logan Airport)	5h	19:55	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	Cheapest
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	13:55	Boston (South Station)	4h 45m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	08:00	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	16:50	Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 1 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	14:55	Boston (Logan Airport)	5h	19:55	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	Cheapest
	Bus	14:00	39 Dalton St	3h 20m	17:20	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	15:25	Boston (South Station)	4h 30m	19:55	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 2 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:55	Boston (South Station)	4h 45m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	9h 50m	16:50	Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)	No tags
	Bus	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 50m	20:05	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 3 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:55	Boston (South Station)	4h 45m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	14:00	Boston (South Station)	9h 15m	23:15	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	06:00	Boston (South Station)	8h 30m	14:30	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	06:00	Boston (South Station)	9h 10m	15:10	Albany (SUNY)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 4 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:55	Boston (South Station)	4h 45m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	14:00	Boston (South Station)	9h 15m	23:15	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	06:00	Boston (South Station)	8h 30m	14:30	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	06:00	Boston (South Station)	9h 10m	15:10	Albany (SUNY)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Albany on 5 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	3h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:55	Boston (South Station)	4h 45m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 30m	19:45	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	06:00	Boston (South Station)	8h 30m	14:30	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	No tags
	Bus	16:15	Boston (South Station)	3h 50m	20:05	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:32 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Albany

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 518, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

4h 5mAverage duration

224 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 518 - R 1 458	Average duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 274 - R 5 834	Average duration7h 33m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Albany?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
Riverside Bus Station
335 Grove St, Auburndale, MA 02466
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D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, 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
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

FlixBus

3.5/512 160 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 12160 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 550

FlixBus Boston Albany recent customer reviews

The reservation process and directions were great! The driver was very capable and communicative. However we had 30 minute traffic leaving Boston and in what may be his commitment to staying on time he was driving at 95 mph at times! I took a screenshot of my google maps that shows the speed he was driving! While I am not a stickler for the speed limit this was excessive I thought.

Jason W.

27 June 2025

Greyhound

3.5/587 518 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

According to user feedback, the bus service is praised for its punctuality and smooth rides. Passengers also appreciate that the buses are not crowded and commend the friendly and helpful nature of the drivers.

Greyhound Boston Albany recent customer reviews

I thought I hit 5 stars so apologies if I only hit 1. The only thing that seemed like a safety issue was that the ceiling hatch of the bus wasn't actually closed and when we drove through the rain passengers had to jump out of their seats to try to close the hatch to stop rain from coming in

Emily H.

19 July 2023

The bus was on time and comfortable except that the Air conditioning wasn’t working at all on the bus. It was like being in a sauna.

Ewa T.

31 May 2023

Very disappointed they took off without me and left me in Springfield with my belongings on the bus and now I've been stuck here for hours and I don't know where my belongings are

Kacie J.

27 September 2022

OurBus

4/53 188 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3

According to 11 reviews, OurBus received a 4.1-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the power outlets. OurBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 845

OurBus Boston Albany recent customer reviews

Staff was very nice and the bus was clean and comfortable. The bus stops are a little hard to find but other than that, would recommend to anyone needing to come to upstate NY from boston

Monica M.

11 July 2022

Bus was clean and comfortable

Linda P.

15 April 2023

Good travel experience.

Philip W.

19 September 2022

Peter Pan

4/56 426 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

Based on 6426 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at R 546

Peter Pan Boston Albany recent customer reviews

Traffic was backed up on the pike, so we were delayed an hour. Not Peter Pan‘s fault

Cheryl M.

18 May 2018

Tray to reduce the price for 2 persons or more.

Meriem K.

23 July 2017

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Customers were generally satisfied with the service, praising the spacious seat arrangement and smooth travel experience. However, some expressed disappointment as they expected an Amtrak train but got a private bus instead without prior notification. Overall, most reviews highlighted comfort and efficiency with no major complaints.

Amtrak Boston Albany recent customer reviews

It was suppose to be an Amtrak train but it actually was a private bus company,so I was very disappointed,especially since I was never notified of any change.

Anthony P.

2 July 2023

very comfortable and smooth, no complaints

Edmil M.

31 October 2023

All worked well. Spacious seat arrangement in Coach.

Franziska B.

9 October 2023

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Albany, NY by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Albany?
The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Albany start at R 518. The average price for this route is around R 663. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Boston to Albany?
The average bus journey time from Boston to Albany is 4h 5m, covering a distance of 224 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 10m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Boston to Albany route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus, Peter Pan, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Boston to Albany?
The earliest bus departs from Boston to Albany at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 16:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Albany?
A bus trip from Boston to Albany produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Boston to Albany?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Albany?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Boston to Albany?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Albany?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

27/01

R 596

28/01

R 596

Today

R 580

30/01

R 628

31/01

R 564

01/02

R 628

02/02

R 499

03/02

R 483

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on 03 Feb 2026 with a price of R 483

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

You can expect to pay from R 483 to R 725 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 483, which is on 2026-02-03.

Usually Greyhound, OurBus 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.