MA → NY · about 141 miles
Boston to Albany bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound and OurBus run 39 direct buses and trains a week from Boston to Albany. The fastest takes 3 hours 15 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:00 AM and the last at 4:15 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 39
- Fastest trip
- 3h 15m
- First departure
- 7:00 AM
- Last departure
- 4:15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 10:20 AM | 3h 20m | Daily | Boston South Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:00 AM | 1:20 PM | 3h 20m | Sat from Nov 21 | 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) to Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 10:00 AM | 2:10 PM | 4h 10m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Boston South Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 12:30 PM | 3:55 PM | 3h 25m | Daily | Boston South Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 12:50 PM | 6:10 PM | 5h 20m | Daily | Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:00 PM | 4:15 PM | 3h 15m | Tue, Sat, Sun | 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) to Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 1:55 PM | 6:40 PM | 4h 45m | Daily | Boston South Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 2:00 PM | 5:20 PM | 3h 20m | Fri, Sun | 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) to Albany, NY (SUNY Albany, Collins Circle (bus will stop near the flagpoles)) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 4:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 3h 30m | Mon, Thu, Sat | Boston South Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Questions
How long is the bus or train from Boston to Albany?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 25 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Boston to Albany?
The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:15 PM (Mon, Thu, Sat).
Which bus and rail companies go from Boston to Albany?
Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound and OurBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Boston?
Buses and trains to Albany leave from Boston (South Station) and Boston (Dalton Street).