NY → MA · about 141 miles
Albany to Boston bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound and OurBus run 38 direct buses and trains a week from Albany to Boston. The fastest takes 3 hours 20 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:20 AM and the last at 6:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 38
- Fastest trip
- 3h 20m
- First departure
- 7:20 AM
- Last departure
- 6:45 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:20 AM | 12:25 PM | 5h 05m | Daily | Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston South Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:30 AM | 2:30 PM | 4h 00m | Daily | Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston South Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:45 AM New | 2:25 PM | 3h 40m | Wed from Nov 25 | Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) to Boston, MA (Dalton Street, Back Bay - Dalton and Belvidere Streets, East side of Dalton, across from Hilton hotel. One block to Prudential T station, 2 blocks to Hynes Convention Center T station) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 12:00 PM New | 3:20 PM | 3h 20m | Tue, Sat from Nov 24 | Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) to Boston, MA (Dalton Street, Back Bay - Dalton and Belvidere Streets, East side of Dalton, across from Hilton hotel. One block to Prudential T station, 2 blocks to Hynes Convention Center T station) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 2:20 PM | 6:00 PM | 3h 40m | Tue, Sat from Nov 21 | Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) to Boston, MA (Dalton Street, Back Bay - Dalton and Belvidere Streets, East side of Dalton, across from Hilton hotel. One block to Prudential T station, 2 blocks to Hynes Convention Center T station) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 2:45 PM | 6:25 PM | 3h 40m | Daily | Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston South Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 3:27 PM | 8:24 PM | 4h 57m | Daily | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:45 PM | 8:00 PM | 4h 15m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston South Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 5:30 PM | 8:55 PM | 3h 25m | Mon, Fri, Sun | Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) to Boston, MA (Dalton Street, Back Bay - Dalton and Belvidere Streets, East side of Dalton, across from Hilton hotel. One block to Prudential T station, 2 blocks to Hynes Convention Center T station) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 6:45 PM | 10:25 PM | 3h 40m | Tue, Fri, Sun | Albany Collins Circle to Boston South Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Questions
How long is the bus or train from Albany to Boston?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Albany to Boston?
The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:45 PM (Tue, Fri, Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Albany to Boston?
Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound and OurBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Albany?
Buses and trains to Boston leave from Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak), Albany Bus Terminal and Albany (SUNY).