There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Albany by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ATL - ALB
4h 34m$156–756Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
21h 25m$174–288Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Crescent
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
22h 39m$319–657Drive 958.8 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Albanycar 958.8 mi
17h 57m$175–253Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
23h$171–368
Atlanta to Albany by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Albany is to bus which costs $170 - $290 and takes 21h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Albany is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Albany. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 39m.
The distance between Atlanta and Albany is 877 miles. The road distance is 964.3 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Albany without a car is to bus which takes 21h 25m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Atlanta to Albany, including transfers.
Atlanta to Albany bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Albany is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 21h 25m, you could also train, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 22h 39m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via New York Midtown in around 21h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Peachtree Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–250
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–270
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Albany bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Atlanta to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Albany is 964 miles. It takes approximately 17h 57m to drive from Atlanta to Albany.
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