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Albany to Buffalo bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 42 direct buses and trains a week from Albany to Buffalo. The fastest takes 5 hours 9 minutes; the first departure leaves at 10:10 AM and the last at 7:05 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 5h 09m
- First departure
- 10:10 AM
- Last departure
- 7:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:10 AM | 3:19 PM | 5h 09m | Daily from Nov 2 | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:10 AM | 3:25 PM | 5h 15m | Daily | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:15 PM | 6:34 PM | 5h 19m | Daily from Nov 2 | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:15 PM | 6:40 PM | 5h 25m | Daily | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:05 PM | 10:35 PM | 6h 30m | Daily | Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Buffalo | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 4:10 PM | 9:21 PM | 5h 11m | Daily from Nov 2 | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:10 PM | 9:27 PM | 5h 17m | Daily | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:05 PM | 12:29 AM +1 day | 5h 24m | Daily | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Albany
Where buses and trains stop in Buffalo
Return trip: Buffalo to Albany
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Albany to Buffalo?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 9 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 24 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Albany to Buffalo?
The earliest departure is at 10:10 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:05 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Albany to Buffalo?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Albany?
Buses and trains to Buffalo leave from Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak) and Albany Bus Terminal.