Philadelphia to Albany, NY Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Philadelphia and Albany, NY takes 7h 9m and the fastest bus takes 5h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Albany, NY. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 9m
Duration: 312 mi
Distance: $87
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Albany Bus Terminal

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Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278-D / ...

5h 45m

$53–139

Philadelphia to Albany, NY bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Philadelphia and Albany, NY. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Albany, NY at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:05 PM → 5:08 AM
Arrives next day
9h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:30 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
3:35 PM → 11:28 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:30 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 2:01 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:28 AM
5h 53m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:43 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:28 AM
5h 53m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:45 PM
7h • 2 changes
2:25 PM → 8:14 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:30 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
3:35 PM → 11:28 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:30 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
3:35 PM → 11:28 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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