There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Albany Airport (ALB) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BUF - ALB
4h 35m$116–728Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
7h 26m$49–89Train
- Take the train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
7h 10m$79–368Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Buffalo to Albany-ALB281.4 mi
5h 3mDrive 281.4 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Albany Airport (ALB)car 281.4 mi
5h 3m$52–75
Buffalo to Albany Airport (ALB) by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Albany Airport (ALB) is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Albany Airport (ALB) is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $110 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Albany Airport (ALB). However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Albany International Airport via Albany Bus Terminal and Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Albany Airport (ALB). However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Schenectady via Syracuse Regional Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Buffalo and Albany Airport (ALB) is 262 miles. The road distance is 283.1 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Albany Airport (ALB) without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $75 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Buffalo to Albany Airport (ALB), including transfers.
Buffalo to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Albany Airport (ALB) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Albany Airport (ALB) is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $110 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $370 and takes 7h 10m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Albany Airport (ALB), USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Albany International Airport via Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, Schenectady, Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, and Rt 7 & Ronald Dr in around 7h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $40–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $80–190
- Economy
- $45–120
- Economy Plus
- $45–130
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Buffalo to Albany-ALB
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Buffalo to Albany Airport (ALB) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Albany Airport (ALB) is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Buffalo to Albany Airport (ALB).
There are 211+ hotels available in Albany Airport (ALB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Buffalo and Albany Airport (ALB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.