How much is the bus ticket from Newark to Albany?

The cheapest bus tickets from Newark to Albany start at R 580. The average price for this route is around R 709. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Newark to Albany?

The average bus journey time from Newark to Albany is 5h 25m, covering a distance of 216 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Newark to Albany route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Adirondack Trailways , New York Trailways .

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

The earliest bus departs from Newark to Albany at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 21:35.

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

A bus trip from Newark to Albany produces an estimated 5.382575 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 Newark to Albany?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1152 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company New York Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

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

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

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

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

Bus Newark to Albany from R 482 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Newark to Albany on 1 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	15:40	Newark Penn Station	7h 50m	23:30	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	21:35	Newark Penn Station	5h 5m	02:40	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest

Next departures from Newark to Albany on 2 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	20:55	Newark Penn Station	5h 20m	02:15	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	Cheapest
	Bus	06:45	Newark Penn Station	4h 25m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	02:00	Newark Penn Station	8h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Newark Penn Station	4h 40m	14:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	13:30	Newark Penn Station	5h 10m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Albany on 3 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	12:40	Newark Penn Station	5h 20m	18:00	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	Cheapest
	Bus	06:45	Newark Penn Station	4h 25m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	02:00	Newark Penn Station	8h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Newark Penn Station	4h 40m	14:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	13:30	Newark Penn Station	5h 10m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Albany on 4 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	12:40	Newark Penn Station	5h 20m	18:00	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	Cheapest
	Bus	06:45	Newark Penn Station	4h 25m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	02:00	Newark Penn Station	8h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	07:05	Newark Penn Station	5h 55m	13:00	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Newark Penn Station	4h 40m	14:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Albany on 5 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	20:55	Newark Penn Station	5h 20m	02:15	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	Cheapest
	Bus	06:45	Newark Penn Station	4h 25m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	02:00	Newark Penn Station	8h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Newark Penn Station	4h 40m	14:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	13:30	Newark Penn Station	5h 10m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Albany on 6 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:15	Newark Penn Station	4h 40m	14:55	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	06:45	Newark Penn Station	4h 25m	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	02:00	Newark Penn Station	8h 20m	10:20	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	11:50	Newark Penn Station	5h 25m	17:15	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	13:30	Newark Penn Station	5h 10m	18:40	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Newark to Albany

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 859, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25train per day

4h 10mAverage duration

215 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 580 - R 2 551	Average duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 859 - R 5 116	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newark and Albany?

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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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
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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

3.5/587 531 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Based on 87531 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. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 605

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Newark Albany recent customer reviews

I did round trip Albany to Newark Penn Station. The way down the bus was new and a very nice experience. The way back the bus was in disrepair but ok. The Albany station is embarrassing. Dirty and run down. Albany should be ashamed. Customer service was pleasant and helpful.

Paul C.

18 May 2025

This is so frustrating. I couldn’t go with my bus, because they claim the sits was filled up. And was scheduled for 6:25pm, till this moment (10:43pm)am still at bus terminal in New York. Not even know the exact time I will leave here😡😡😡😡

Olufunke O.

20 May 2019

FlixBus

3.5/512 385 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Adirondack Trailways

4/51 152 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2.3

New York Trailways

4/54 431 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ 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 Newark to Albany?
The cheapest bus tickets from Newark to Albany start at R 580. The average price for this route is around R 709. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Newark to Albany?
The average bus journey time from Newark to Albany is 5h 25m, covering a distance of 216 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Newark to Albany route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Newark to Albany?
The earliest bus departs from Newark to Albany at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 21:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newark to Albany?
A bus trip from Newark to Albany produces an estimated 5.382575 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 Newark to Albany?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1152 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Albany?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company New York Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Newark to Albany?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Newark to Albany?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Adirondack Trailways, 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

30/03

R 809

31/03

R 766

Today

R 766

02/04

R 775

03/04

R 921

04/04

R 680

05/04

R 861

06/04

R 697

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Albany, NY was searched and found on 04 Apr 2026 with a price of R 680

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

You can expect to pay from R 680 to R 2 228 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 680, which is on 2026-04-04.

Usually Adirondack Trailways 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.